The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator who lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier.
"General Manoj Pande #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen. Indian Army stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief," the Indian Army posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday.