Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tributes to Capt MV Pranjal after his mortal remains arrived at Bengaluru's HAL Airport on Friday. The 29-year-old Captain Pranjal from 63 Rashtriya Rifles was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Wednesday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the family of Captain Pranjal. Karnataka Minister KJ George, BJP leader and Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya, and BJP state president BY Vijayendra also paid their last respects to the fallen soldier at the airport.