Remains of Major Amit consigned to flames

JHAJJAR (HARIYANA), April 16 - The mortal remains of Major Amit Deswal of 21 Para who was killed on Wednesday in an encounter with militants in Manipur�s Tamenglong district, were consigned to flames at his native village Surheti here yesterday with full military honours.

Maj Deswal was killed in a gunbattle with Zeliangrong United Front militants in forested Nungba area during a combing operation undertaken by Rashtriya Rifles and Special Forces. Amit, who is survived by wife and 3-year-old son Arjun, belonged to a family of armymen. � PTI