In a message here, Hooda conveyed his condolences to the members of the bereaved family of Rajesh, who belonged to Ghillaud Kala village of Rohtak district in Haryana.
Rajesh, who had joined the army in 2000, had fought with insurgents at Srinagar on June 19, 2012 before laying down his life.
He is survived by his parents, wife, a son and daughter.