SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has expressed grief over the death of two soldiers from the State, who sacrificed their lives during the terror attack on Pathankot airbase on Saturday.
The Chief Minister said Havaldar Sanjeevan Singh Rana of Siyun village of Shahpur assembly segment in Kangra district and Havaldar Jagdish Chand who hailed from Gola village of Sinhunta tehsil in Chamba district sacrificed their lives for maintaining the unity, integrity and security of the Nation.
He said the brave soldiers of the State had always made supreme sacrifices for sake of the country. Their sacrifices would always be remembered by the people of the State and the country, he added.
In his condolence message, Mr Singh has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. He prayed for the peace of the departed souls.
The Chief Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of the deceased soldiers. (AGENCIES)
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