SHIMLA, Feb 21:
Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have expressed grief over the death of soldier Raj Kumar Rana, who attained martyrdom in a terror attack in Srinagar on Saturday.
The soldier belonged to Padehar village of Jogindernagar tehsil in Mandi district. They have expressed deep sympathies with the bereaved family members and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.
The Governor said Mr Rana laid down his life for the cause of the Nation and the people of the country would always remain indebted to him for this supreme sacrifice.
In his condolence message, Mr Singh said Himachal Pradesh was a land of brave soldiers and Raj Kumar Rana sacrificed his life for the integrity of the country. He said the last rites of the soldier would be performed with full state honour. (UNI)
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