Aizawl, NNN: The bodies of two soldiers from Mizoram, who were killed along with six other Indian Army personnel by terrorists in Srinagar on Monday, were flown home on
\nThursday and accorded full military honours.
\nThe bodies of 36-year-old Havildar Lalrohlua of Kelkang village in Champhai district and 34-year-old Lance Naik J Lalrinngheta of Tuidam in Mamit district were flown to Lengpui
\nAirport in Aizawl.
\nThe bodies were accorded full military honours at the airport at which Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, ministers, legislators, besides senior officials and others were present.
\nThe Mizo soldiers belonged to the Assam Regiment and were deployed in Jammu and Kashmir as personnel of Rashtriya Rifles.
\nTwo other Mizo soldiers, Naik David Lalduhawma and Naik Lalrimawia, both residents of Aizawl, were also injured in the attack.
\nAddressing the State Farewell cum Absuash parade, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla said the two brave soldiers have made supreme sacrifice in defence of the country and
\nthat the sacrifice they have made will be remembered. Describing the fate of the two soldiers as unfortunate he also expressed grief and sorrow at the tragic incident and prayed for courage and fortitude for the bereaved families.
\nGiving a brief account of the incident, Subedar TS Mangpu who escorted the mortal remains of the two soldiers said, the terrorists attacked the vehicle in the middle of the three vehicles in a convoy and fired at unarmed soldiers sitting in the vehicle. About 120 bullets were sprayed which hit the driver Havildar Lalrohlua and Lance Naik J.Lalrinngheta.
\nCentral Young Mizo Association (YMA) Vice president Lalbiakzuala who addressed the function said, the sacrifice made by the two soldiers will be admired and respected by all.
\nThe function was presided over by Lengpui Airport Chaplain, Major. C.Thanhranga. Those who attended the State Farewell cum funeral included the Health Minister Lalrinlaiana
\nSailo, AH&Vety Minister Nihar Kanti Chakma, Deputy Speaker John Rotluangliana, Deputy Chief Whip RL Pianmawia, Parliamentary Secretary Lt.Col. ZS Zuala, Lunglei High Power
\nCommt Vice Chairman Joseph Lalhimpuia, KVI Board Chairman K Lianzuala, Youth Commision Chairman Hmingdailova Khiangte and senior Civil and Army Officers. After the
\nfunction, the dead bodies were sent to their respective villages for funeral.<\/p>\n\n