Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra paid his tribute to the soldiers who lost their life in avalanches that hit an army post in Jammu and Kashmir state earlier in this week. He expressed his pain over the death of Soldiers Anand Gavai, Sanju Khandare and Vikas Samundare.

“Pained to know that 3 brave soldiers from Maharashtra lost their life in #Bandipura avalanche. My salutes to the courage shown by Anand Gavai & Sanju Khandare from Akola and Vikas Samundare from Beed.” he tweeted.

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Till now around 14 soldiers has lost their life due to avalanches that hit the Army post and patrol party in  Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.