Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh has paid rich tributes to the soldiers killed in an encounter in Panzgam area of the district Kupwara today.Dr Singh while paying tributes to the martyred soldiers said that they have rendered the ultimate sacrifice while fighting the elements inimical to peace. He said their sacrifices would be remembered for ever.Deputy Chief Minister also expressed solidarity with the families of the martyred soldiers and hoped that they would be able to bear the tragic loss.