Bhubaneswar: The mortal remains of Debasis Biswal of Satyabadi, who was killed in a terrorist attack at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, reached Bhubaneswar today morning. The Odia braveheart was given a Guard of Honour at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) here upon arrival.
Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal, senior Army officials paid tributes Debasish following which his body was taken to his native village at Satybadi in Puri district in a procession.
The last rites of the slain Indian Army personnel will be conducted at Khandayat Sahi crematorium in Satyabadi today.
Political leaders, government officials, police personnel and general public gathered in large numbers to pay tributes to Debasish at Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Lance Naik Debashish Biswal belonged to Alagum in Puri district and is survived by his wife and a 7-month-old baby.
