Karnataka soldiers Hasan Sab, Basappa Patil killed in Kargil blast

Srinagar, Aug 1: Two army men were killed in a mine blast along Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Army's Northern command spokesman based in Udhampur Colonel S D Goswami said a mine blast took place when an army men were patrolling along LoC in Kargil sector of J&K on July 29.

“Due to the effect of the blast, two army men, part of the patrol party, suffered grievous injuries. They were rushed to army hospital, where they succumbed to injuries,” he said.

The deceased army men were identified as Subedar Basappa Patil and Sepoy Hasansab Khudavan.

Col Goswami said Subedar Patil was a the patrol leader was sepoy Khudavan was leading scout.

Subedar Patil, who hails from village Khanajaon, Belgam in Karnataka, is survived by his wife Shakunthala, daughter Keerthy and son Prakash.

Sepoy Hasansab, who hails from village Saidapur, Dharwad in Karnataka and, is survived by his mother Zeenatbee Khudavand, father Imamsab Khudavand, younger sister Paravenvanu Khudavand and younger brother Mabusab Khudavand.

Goswami said wreath laying ceremony was held at Leh today. “During the ceremony, the two brave hearts were honoured by all ranks of 14 Corps”.

He said the mortal remains of the two army men are being flown to their native places where they will be accorded military funerals with full ceremonial honours.

“Army is proud of their bravery and professionalism and stands shoulder to shoulder with the families in their hour of grief,” added Goswami.