On Hanumanthappa Koppad Poem by Rajesh Thankappan

Lance Naik Hanumanthappa Koppad, Indian soldier belonging to the 19th battalion of the Madras Regiment of the Indian Army, survived the massive avalanche and was found during the post-disaster avalanche rescue operations by the Indian Army, six days after the disaster. He was rescued from 35 feet beneath the snow in -45°C temperature, six days after an avalanche hit an Indian Army post in Siachen, at an altitude of 19,600 feet. His health was critical but survival news gave a chance to family members to celebrate his news of survival, nine other personnel at the post, including a junior commissioned officer (JCO) , of Madras Regiment died at that incident. His family's and the country's celebration was short-lived as he eventually died at the army hospital due to multiple organ failure. Hanumanthappa died on 11 February 2016 at 11: 45 hrs.(Written on 10.03.2016 & modified on 15.08.2016)