Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to army personnel killed in explosion in J-K
Mumbai, June 11
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday paid tribute to the two army personnel hailing from the state, who died in an explosion in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sowar Vikram Balkrishna Chavan and Sapper Arjun Rajendra Jadhav died in the explosion on Wednesday.
"In the horrific explosion that occurred at Kamalkot near the Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir, while performing their duties, two soldiers of Mother India attained martyrdom. These two brave heroes, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, were sons of Maharashtra. Vikram Chavan was from Airoli in Navi Mumbai, while Arjun Jadhav was a resident of Shahapur (Tahsil Karad) in Satara district. I pay heartfelt tribute to both these martyrs. We share in the grief of their families," Fadnavis posted on X.
Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, also paid a homage to the personnel and expressed condolences to their families.
ADG PI posted, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and All Ranks of the Indian Army pay heartfelt homage to the Braveheart Sowar Chavan Vikram Balkrishna and Sapper Jadhav Arjun Rajendra who made the supreme sacrifice in the Line of duty. Indian Army offers deepest condolences and stands in solidarity with the bereaved families in this hour of grief."
Chinar Corps of the Indian Army also paid tribute to the deceased personnel, hailing their unwavering courage, devotion and selfless service.
"Chinar Corps pays solemn tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Bravehearts Sowar Chavan Vikram Balkrishna and Sapper Jadhav Arjun Rajendra, who laid down their lives in the line of duty for the Nation. Their unwavering courage, devotion and selfless service will continue to inspire generations. Chinar Warriors salute their indomitable valour and sacrifice. We stand firmly with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and remain committed to their dignity and well-being," Chinar Corps said in a statement on X.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My deepest condolences to the families. Vikram from Airoli and Arjun from Satara—both Maharashtra boys who gave everything for the nation. It's heartbreaking that such incidents still happen. Hope the Army steps up security in sensitive areas.
Rest in peace, heroes. It's always painful to hear about such losses. I appreciate CM Fadnavis for personally paying tribute, but I wish leaders would also focus on boosting border security and infrastructure to prevent such tragedies. Our jawans deserve better protection.
So sad. Two young men from Maharashtra who had dreams and families, now martyred. The Chinar Corps statement is touching—"unwavering courage, devotion and selfless service." We can never repay their debt. My prayers for their souls and strength for their families. 🙏
Respectful tribute, but I keep wondering why such explosions happen in areas that are supposed to be secure. Is it a landmine, a bomb attack, or an accident? The media doesn't clarify. Meanwhile, these brave men are gone. We need more transparency and better safety measures for our troops.
Truly heartbreaking. Two lives cut short while protecting our nation. It's humbling to see how the Army and political leaders come together to honor them. I just hope the families receive not just flowers and words, but real long-term support. They sacrificed everything for us.
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