The mortal remains of Sepoy Chandrakanta Pradhan (28) were laid to rest at Bearipanga village in Kandhamal district as per Christian rituals. Scores of people thronged the two nondescript tribal villages to pay tributes to the fallen soldiers, who were accorded the guard of honour. He had last visited his family in January on a 45-day leave and made the final phone call to his wife on June 7, a week before the Galwan Valley clash. Pradhan's mortal remains were buried 200 metres from his house in accordance with Christian rituals. He is survived by his father, Karunakar Pradhan, mother Bilasini Pradhan, elder sister and two younger brothers.

Source: The Telegraph June 19, 2020 11:48 UTC