News Desk: CM Sarbananda Sonowal paid a visit to slain Assam Rifles Jawan Pranay Kalita’s residence at Pathsala and shared his grief and condolences with the bereaved family members. He paid rich floral tributes to the portrait of Pranay Kalita.
CM visited the jawan’s residence and empathized with the latter’s wife, father, and mother. He said that the state is proud of his valiance and sense of duty towards his nation. His sacrifice is a source of inspiration, devotion, and dedication for the youth across the nation.
Responding to demand, Sonowal also said that the road leading to the residence of the slain Jawan will be facelifted and named after the name of the Jawan.
It may be noted that Pranay Kalita along with few others from Assam Rifles, while on duty, were targeted by the proscribed militant group in Manipur’s Chandel district on July 29 and they succumbed to the attack.
Sonowal also handed over a cheque worth Rs. 20 lakh to late Kalita’s wife. Industry and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, MP Dilip Saikia, and a host of others were present there during Chief Minister’s visit.
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