National Defence Academy's Tribute To Colonel Killed In Manipur Ambush
NDTV
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the ''Hut of Remembrance'' in National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla here in the honour of Colonel Tripathi
The National Defence Academy (NDA) today paid homage to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, who died in the line of duty during an ambush by terrorists in Churachandpur district of Manipur.
"His martyrdom will continue to inspire future generations of the NDA cadets," a defence release said.
Colonel Tripathi, the Commanding Officer of Khuga Battalion of the Assam Rifles, his wife Anuja (36), son Abir (5) and four personnel of the paramilitary force were killed in the ambush on Saturday.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held today at the ''Hut of Remembrance'' in the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla here in the honour of Colonel Tripathi, the release said.
