He was at home for 10-15 days for the engagement ceremony. He had returned back to rejoin his duty at his unit on January 28.”“My son had joined the Army at a very young age to serve the country,” said Chagatar while being comforted by his relatives to have patience.People gathered at the Mukesh’s home to express solidarity with the bereaved family and participated in the last rites of the deceased. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, GoC White Knight Corps (also known as 16 Corps) laid a wreath to pay homage to Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas, who were killed in IED blast near the LoC in Akhnoor sector yesterday. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” he said.Marriage preparationMukesh’s father Chagatar Singh, a retired Sub Inspector said, “We were preparing for his marriage. We had a function in the home yesterday and all relatives were here. He was at home for 10-15 days for the engagement ceremony.”Tearful adieuL-G Navin Sachdeva, GoC White Knight Corps also paid homage.Manhas was given a tearful adieu as thousands of mourners turned up at his funeral.
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