Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa condoled the death of Perumal, who hails from Thummanayakkanpatti in Madurai district.
In a statement here, she expressed grief over the yesterday's incident and sympathised with the family members of the martyred soldier.
"I have directed that all government assistance be rendered in bringing back the body of Perumal," the Chief Minister said, adding, she had deputed Sellur K Raju, Minister for Cooperation, to console the family in person.
Five CRPF jawans were killed after militants carried out a suicide attack on their post in the valley yesterday.