GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday visited the residence of Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) martyred jawan Mritunjoy Chutia at Geluwa village of Sisiborgaon in Dhemaji district and offered floral tribute to the portrait of the martyr and spent time with the family members. The chief minister also handed over a cheque worth Rs. 20 lakh as financial assistance to the martyr’s family.
He also announced that a children park in memory of the martyr would be set up at his native village near the martyr’s Samadhi kshetra. He informed that necessary direction in this regard had already been given to the Dhemaji deputy commissioner.
Saluting the immortal sacrifice of Swahid Mrityunjoy Chutia, who attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists in J&K and gave us the highest precedent of patriotism.
Offered shraddhanjali at the samadhi of the braveheart martyr at his native village in Sissiborgaon, Dhemaji. pic.twitter.com/tcG2RzuWaY
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 28, 2020
Later talking to media persons, Sonowal said, “The state is proud of the gallantry of martyr Mritunjoy Chutia who sacrificed his life to safeguard the country’s unity and sovereignty. The sacrifice of the martyr will not go in vain as the state and the country as a whole is committed to work resolutely to the safety, security and development of the nation. The sacrifice of Mritunjoy Chutia will always remain a glaring example as the younger generation will continue to be inspired by the martyr to work for nation building”.
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