Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the residence of CRPF ASI Nirod Sharma at Dahkaunia in Nalbari district, who was martyred in an encounter with militants at Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, and offered floral tribute at the portrait of the brave soldier, on June 27.
Sonowal also interacted with the widow of the martyr and other family members and offered them his condolences. He handed over a cheque of Rs 20 lakh as financial assistance to the martyr’s family.
The chief minister also handed over a condolence message of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the bereaved family. Attending the Adyashradha, Sonowal said the sacrifice of the martyr would continue to inspire the young generation and motivate them to work for nation building.
He released a souvenir published on the occasion to commemorate the life and works of the martyr.
Later in the day, Sonowal visited the residence of CRPF jawan Sunil Kalita at Dimu under Rangia in Kamrup district, who was martyred in an encounter with maoists in Jharkhand.
The chief minister interacted with the widow of the martyr and other family members and offered his condolences.
He handed over a cheque worth Rs 20 lakh as financial assistance to the martyr’s family and also a condolence message of the Union Home Minister to the bereaved family.
