Indian Army Personnel from Uttarakhand Passes Away in Uri Sector
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Tragic Loss in the Uri Sector
An Indian Army personnel hailing from Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has passed away while on duty in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, according to official reports. The soldier, Naib Subedar Vishwanath Pratap Singh Gariya, reportedly died of a suspected heart attack on Wednesday.
Officials stated that Naib Subedar Gariya was a resident of Harmal village in Chamoli district, while his immediate family currently resides in the Tunwala area of Dehradun. He had completed 24 years of dedicated service in the Indian Army and was attached to the 11 Garhwal Rifles regiment.
Final Rites and Military Honours
According to military authorities, the soldier's family was notified of the tragedy on Thursday. His mortal remains were transported to his residence on Friday, allowing family members and locals to pay their respects.
The final rites were conducted in Haridwar on Friday with full military honours. Officials confirmed that the Indian Army has extended support to the bereaved family during this difficult time.
Family Background and Survivors
Gariya came from a distinguished military family; his father and two elder brothers had also served in the Indian Army prior to their retirement.
He is survived by:
- Parents
- Wife
- Two children, aged four and seven
Verification and Official Updates
- Source Attribution: Information regarding the incident and subsequent rites has been provided by official military sources.
- Verification: Readers seeking further updates on official welfare measures or community support can consult local administrative channels or official defence spokespersons.
- Pending Details: Specific medical conclusions regarding the exact cause of death remain subject to formal medical evaluation.
AI-assisted reporting; source claims are attributed and have not been independently verified.
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