Pics: Siachen 'braveheart' soldier Lance Naik Hanumanthappa’s last journey
Bengaluru, Feb 12: Thousands of people have already gathered at the home of India's Siachen hero Lance Naik Hanumathappa Koppad, who breathed his last at Army's R&R Hospital in Delhi.
After battling for life for almost 10 days, Siachen 'braveheart' soldier Lance Naik Hanumanthappa passed away on Thursday at 11.45 am, while undergoing treatment.
Lance Naik Koppad had spent six days buried under ice at the Siachen Glacier. Koppad and 9 other soldiers were hit by the massive avalanche in the early hours of February 3.
Here are pics of his last journey
Last journey of Lance Naik Hanumathappa Koppad
After battling for life for almost 10 days, Siachen 'braveheart' soldier Lance Naik Hanumanthappa passed away in Delhi on Thursday. (Twitter image)
Karnataka CM pays last respect to Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
My Heartfelt salute to d bravest son of our soil Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad: Karnataka CM (Twitter image)
Karnataka CM receives mortal remains of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
Karnataka CM receives mortal remains of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa on Thursday. (Twitter image)
Thousands gather at Hanumathappa's home to pay him last respect
Thousands of people have already gathered at the home of India's Siachen hero Lance Naik Hanumathappa, who lost a brave battle at Army's R&R Hospital in Delhi on February 11. (Twitter image)
Lance Naik Hanumanthappa's daughter at funeral
Two-year old Netra at the funeral of his father Lance Naik Hanumanthappa who breathed his last in Delhi on February 11.
Thousands gathered for Hanumanthappa's last rites in Dharwad
Thousands gathered for Hanumanthappa's last rites in Dharwad on Friday.
Tributes paid to Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
BJP Leaders pay tributes to Lance Naik Hanumanthappa at Hubballi on Friday.
Tribute paid to Hanumanthappa Koppad
Tribute paid to Hanumanthappa Koppad in Hubli.