more-inMajor Srihari Kugaji from Belagavi, one of the Army officers stuck in the avalanche that struck central Kashmir, is safe. I was rescued, but unfortunately we lost another Major from New Delhi," he told The Hindu over telephone late on Wednesday night. Maj. Kugaji belongs to the 115 Mahar Battallion of Territorial Army unit housed at Belagavi Fort. Maj. Kugaji was an active member of a group of environmentalists in Belagavi before joining Indian Army. He was instrumental in creating awareness on the conservation of biodiversity at the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2017 04:50 UTC