Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Aug 26: Union MoS Defence, Ajay Bhatt today visited Meerut and met the family of Subedar Ram Singh who got martyred during an anti-terror operation in Rajouri area of J&K on the intervening night of 18-19 this month.
Extending his condolences to the bereaved family, Bhatt paid homage to the fallen hero and recalled his bravery during the operation.
He assured the bereaved family of all possible support from the Government.
“We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the families of the brave soldiers who have made supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation,” he said.
Originally from Pauri in Uttarakhand, Subedar Ram Singh’s family resides in Meerut and the slain officer was about to retire in a few months.
The Central and Uttar Pradesh Governments have announced a total financial assistance of over Rs 1.2 crore to the next-to-kin of the officer.
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