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Havildar Singh, of 2 Sikh Light Infantry, died after being hit by an avalanche on Friday.
During the cremation, an Indian Army guard conducted the ceremonial drill and gave military honours to the soldier in Zahura village.
Singh is survived by his wife Perdeep Kaur and two sons.
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He announced a financial assistance of Rs 12 lakh to the family and a government job to one eligible member of the family, a state government spokesperson said.
The chief minister said the sacrifice of the valiant soldier at an altitude of 19,000 ft. in the harsh cold would be remembered by all.