Navy soldier killed by accidentally fired bullet, laid to rest in Belagavi village

BELAGAVI: An Indian Navy soldier died after a accidentally fired bullet hit him in the head, killing him instantly. The incident occurred two days ago and the deceased is Praveen Subhash Khanagoudra, who hailed from Kalloli village in Mudalgi taluk.

Praveen had joined the Indian Navy on February 12, 2020 and coincidentally, he died on the same day five years later. At the time of his death, he was posted in Chennai.

The mortal remains were brought to his native village on Friday and kept at the Ramalingeshwara Educational Institution grounds where locals paid their last respects. The last rites were conducted with full state honours.