CM Sonowal meets martyred Army Jawan Haradhan Ray’s family, hands over Rs. 20 lakh cheque

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday met the family members of martyred Indian Army havildar Haradhan Chandra Ray at their residence in Bilasipara under Dhubri district. Sonowal handed over a cheque of Rs. 20 lakh as ex-gratia to the widow of the braveheart.

“The supreme sacrifice of martyr Hardhan Rai will be etched in our memories forever. His valour & patriotism will inspire generations to serve the nation.,” Sonowal said.

Haradhan Chandra Roy, an Indian Army havildar was killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir in mid-November.

Roy, who hailed from Dhubri district, joined the Army in 2001 and is survived by his parents, wife and son.

Five security forces personnel were among 11 people killed in multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC between Gurez and Uri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

In retaliation, the Indian Army caused extensive damage to Pakistan Armys infrastructure.

 

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