His mortal remains, which were brought to Kerala last night, was brought here this morning.
The body was first kept for some time in the school where he studied and later taken to his house, where his parents, two year-old daughter and pregnant wife paid their respects.
A huge crowd of people, including school children, bade a tearful farewell to the soldier.
The last rites were performed at the St Gregorious Orthodox church cemetry this afternoon.