Ahmedabad: Mortal remains of a martyred jawan of Indian Army’s signal man Vala Mahipalsinh Pravinsinh will be arriving today from Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir to Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat in Military Aircraft at around 02:45 pm.

Martyr Mahipalsinh Vala was killed in action in Kashmir.

“Operation Halan Kulgam. On specific inputs regarding the presence of terrorists on higher reaches of Halan in Kulgam, operations launched by security forces on August 4, 2023. In exchange of firing with terrorists, three personnel sustained injuries and later succumbed. Search operations are continuing,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted.

Army while paying tributes to valour and sacrifices of soldiers identified them as Havildar Babulal Haritwal, signalman Vala Mahipalsinh Pravinsinh and rifleman Waseem Sarwar of the 34 Rashtriya Rifles.

Mortal remains of Mahipalsinh Vala will be taken to his residence in Viratnagar in Odhav area of the city, after arrival at airport today. There is no separate function at the Ahmedabad Airport. Vala was originally from Mojidad village of Surendrangar district. His residence is in Sadashiv society on Viratnagar road in Odhav area. His last rites shall be performed at Lilanagar crematorium. His Veergati yatra shall take place from his residence to a crematorium. Ceremonial Guard of Honour and last rites of the departed soul will be held with full Military Honours.

Vala’s wife is pregnant. He had visited his home about a month ago for baby shower (Srimant) function of his wife. He spoke to his wife over telephone on August 4 lastly. Vala joined Army at the age of 19 according to his relatives and friends. He was just 25 when he martyred. His earlier postings were in Jabalpur and Chandigadh. His birthday was on August 15. His friend told media persons that he had planned to join the Army when he was in school itself.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will visit the residence of martyr jawan at 5.30 pm today. He will pay Veeranjali to martyr Mahipalsinh and pay condolences to his family members. The Chief Minister will be accompanied by Minister of State Jagdish Vishwakarma. DeshGujarat