Retired soldier from Asifabad dies in rockslide in Ladakh

Mohammad Zakeer Hussain, a resident of Riksha Colony of Kaghaznagar was working with the army on a special request after retiring

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: In a tragic incident, a retired Indian army’s soldier belonging to Kaghaznagar was killed in a rockslide at Ladakh in Jammu. He was one of six soldiers who were killed in the mishap.

A communiqué was sent by his captain to his parents on Saturday. Sources said that the deceased retired  soldier was Mohammad Zakeer Hussain (39), a resident of Riksha Colony of Kaghaznagar town.

---

Zakeer reportedly died on the spot after being trapped in the rockslide when he and five of his colleagues were discharging duties near a hilly region in Ladakh. He retired from the service four years back. He was working with the army on a special request. He had joined it 20 years back. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

His father ekes out a living by vending fruits. A pall of gloom descended over Riksha Colony. Many of his friends and relatives visited his residence and consoled his parents.

---

Now you can get handpicked stories from Telangana Today on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe.

Click to follow Telangana Today Facebook page and Twitter .

---