The wreath-laying ceremony of Major Amit Deswal who was killed during a gunbattle with Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants in Manipur is underway.
Major Amit Deswal was killed during a combing operation conducted by the Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Forces in Tamenglong district of Manipur. The soldiers had engaged in encounter with ZUF militants in the Nungba area.
Deswal, of 21 Para SF, received a gunshot wound to his stomach during the operation. Unfortunately, his body could not be recovered immediately as the area was densely forested.
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh also extended his condolences to the bereaved father.
