Latur, Oct 21 A week after Army jawan Samadhan Mahipati Madhale died of a cardiac arrest while being posted in Jammu and Kashmir, he was cremated with state honours at his native village in Maharashtra’s Latur district on Wednesday.
Madhale, who was serving with the 7 Mahar Regiment in Jammu and Kashmir, suffered a cardiac arrest around 7 am on October 14. He was rushed to a hospital there, but died during treatment.
Madhale’s mortal remains were brought to his native Kasar Balkunda village and placed at the gram panchayat ground, where residents gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects.
The village echoed with slogans honouring the soldier as people came together to bid him a final farewell.
His last rites were performed at the village cremation ground with state honours.
Police personnel presented a ceremonial salute, while Buddhist religious rites were conducted amid prayers chanted by monks.
Family members, villagers and representatives of the armed forces paid their tributes in an atmosphere charged with grief and pride.
Officials from the administration, police and other departments along with Army representatives attended the cremation.
Madhale is survived by his mother, wife, daughter and two brothers. His father died two years ago.
(PTI News)
