Final Rites of Martyred Agniveer Performed With State Honours

The final rites of Agniveer Jawan M Murali Naik, who was martyred in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor on the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, were conducted with full state honours in his native village of Kalli tanda, Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, on Sunday.

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A large number of locals, family members, officials, and dignitaries gathered to bid a tearful farewell to the brave soldier.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan paid floral tributes to the martyr and announced a compensation package of ₹50 lakh on behalf of the state government. He also promised to allot five acres of land, a 300-square-yard house plot, and a government job for one eligible family member. Additionally, Pawan Kalyan pledged personal financial aid of ₹25 lakh to the bereaved family.