Kargil martyrs Hasan Sab, Basappa Patil laid to rest in Karnataka

August 1, 2016

Bengaluru, Aug 1: The mortal remains of two soldiers from Karnataka who were killed during a landmine blast in Kargil sector along LoC last week were today laid to rest at their native villages.

Subedar Basappa Patil and Sepoy Hasansab Khudavand were killed on July 29 while patrolling when they were caught in a mine blast, the Army had said.

Both their bodies were brought to their native villages via Goa today, where they were laid to rest with full military honors.

Hundreds of villagers from neighboring areas also bid a bid tearful adieu to the martyrs raising patriotic slogans, while their families were inconsolable.

Due to the effect of the blast Subedar Patil, who was the patrol leader and Sepoy Hasansab, the leading scout, suffered injuries which proved to be fatal, officials had said.

Subedar Patil hails from a village in Gokak taluk in Belagavi district and is survived by his wife, a daughter and a son.

Sepoy Hasansab is from a village in Navalagunda taluk in Dharwad district and is survived by his mother, father, a younger sister and brother.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has condoled the death of the two soldiers.

"My heartfelt salutes to martyrs Subedar Basappa Patil and Sepoy Hasansab who were killed in a landmine blast in Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir."

"My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of these two brave soldiers," a post on Chief Minister's official Facebook page said.

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Bravo Soldiers .....RIP..... you made your parents proud....
The soldiers have done their duty, now it is the duty of the govt to take care of their Families....

Salute to Hasan Sab & Basappa Patil

Shaheed Amar rahe

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"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

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The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

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