Tiruvarur: The mortal remains of Border Security Force (BSF) havildar S Thirumurthi (47), who died after his rifle accidentally went off in Jammu and Kashmir, was cremated with full State honours at his native Pullavarayankudikadu village in Tiruvarur district on Sunday.
Official sources said Thirumurthy, who was serving in Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir died when an assault rifle he was handling accidentally went off recently,
His body was brought by a team of BSF personnel to his native village on Sunday. Tamilnadu Food Minister R Kamaraj, Tiruvarur Collector T Anand among others paid their homage on behalf of the government. Later, the body was cremated in the village.
Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami condoled the death and announced a government job for one of the family members. The BSF soldier was survived by wife Tamizharasi, son Agathiyan and daughter Ahalya.