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Four Family Members' Funeral in Kakkar Village Mourns Navy Serviceman, Wife, and Two Children
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:02 AM
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In Kakkar village, the joint funeral of a Navy serviceman, his wife and two children, who all died in Mumbai, drew a tearful crowd.
The village of Kakkar in Rajasthan witnessed a solemn gathering on Sunday as the family of a Navy serviceman received their final rites. Puranmal, a naval officer stationed in Mumbai, along with his wife and two children, all passed away in the city, leaving the community in deep sorrow.
The funeral procession, conducted in the village’s central square, attracted a large number of residents who came to pay their respects. Local leaders and fellow servicemen were present, offering condolences and sharing memories of the deceased.
Mourners expressed that the simultaneous loss of four family members had left a profound impact on the village. The ceremony was marked by traditional rites, prayers, and a communal meal, reflecting the tight-knit nature of the Kakkar community.
Officials from the Navy sent a formal statement expressing their condolences to the family and the village, acknowledging the sacrifices made by the serviceman and his family.
The funeral procession, conducted in the village’s central square, attracted a large number of residents who came to pay their respects. Local leaders and fellow servicemen were present, offering condolences and sharing memories of the deceased.
Mourners expressed that the simultaneous loss of four family members had left a profound impact on the village. The ceremony was marked by traditional rites, prayers, and a communal meal, reflecting the tight-knit nature of the Kakkar community.
Officials from the Navy sent a formal statement expressing their condolences to the family and the village, acknowledging the sacrifices made by the serviceman and his family.