After surviving for six long days 25 feet below the ice at a minus 40 degree temperature, in Siachen Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, died in army hospital at 11.45 am on Thursday.
On the very chilly 3rd February 2016, an army post on the Sonam post at an altitude of 19,600 feet in the Siachen glacier was covered by an 800X400ft ice wall which suddenly broke off and collapsed over the army soldiers. After this, around 150 skilled and adaptive troops were posted at the site of the avalanche. They were given the responsibility of rescuing the soldiers who were buried beneath. After six long cold days, finally Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad was found alive under the 25 feet of ice, out of his senses in his fiber-reinforced hut. Along with him were the 9 other soldiers who were buried, but unfortunately all dead. The brave army officer was admitted to the Army Hospital in Delhi where he took his last breathe at 11:45am on Thursday.
Prime Minister Namrendra Modi, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and others took it to twitter to express their condolence,
He leaves us sad & devastated. RIP Lance Naik Hanumanthappa. The soldier in you remains immortal. Proud that martyrs like you served India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2016
In his life and his passing Lance Naik Hanumanthappa has shown the world the meaning of perseverance & courage
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 11, 2016
His extraordinary spirit and tenacity, till the very end, is an inspiration for all. My thoughts & prayers are with his bereaved family
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 11, 2016
Terrible news. The Brave Hero Lance Naik Hanumanthappa passes away. Rest in peace super soldier. The Nation salutes you for your valor.
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) February 11, 2016
He certainly was a true hero. Salute and Respect!!
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