Arunachal Governor, CM condole soldier's death

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Press Trust of India Itanagar
Last Updated : May 28 2016 | 4:57 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa and Chief Minister Kalikho Pul today condoled the death of Army Havildar Hangpang Dada, who hailed from Borduria village of the state, killed in a gunfight with terrorists trying to sneak into India.
36-year-old Dada of Assam Regiment and posted with 35 Rashtriya Rifles died while fighting four heavily-armed terrorists who had infiltrated into northern Kashmir from PoK on May 26 last.
Conveying his condolence to the bereaved family, Rajkhowa said Dada's death is a reminder to all about the extraordinary sacrifices made by the people of Arunachal Pradesh for the country.
"We will draw inspiration from his ultimate sacrifice and continue to strive towards safe-guarding our motherland. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and relatives," a Rajbhawan release quoting the governor said.
Pul in his condolence message to the soldier's family said, "I am shocked over the tragic news of the death of a true soldier. He gave his life guarding the nation's border."
"I express my sincere solidarity to the bereaved family members and also to the Army for the loss of their brave man...I salute him," he said.
The Chief Minister has announced ex-gratia as per the government norms to the bereaved family members. Dada is survived by wife, daughter and a six-year-old son.

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First Published: May 28 2016 | 4:57 PM IST

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