GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia payment to the family of Army jawan Mitul Kalita who died in the recent deluge in Sikkim.
Sarma paid a visit to Kalita’s home on Tuesday and met the family members. He expressed grief towards the untimely demise of the jawan. The Chief Minister paid floral tributes to Kalita’s portrait at the slain jawan’s house in the Anandabazar Hatkhola area in Baksa district. He said, “The family of the deceased Army jawan would be receiving ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakh.”
Earlier on Monday, Kalita’s mortal remains were cremated with military honours at his native village. Kalita had gone missing in the recent flash floods that ravaged Sikkim. According to officials, his body was found on Sunday morning. The mortal remains of the jawan were then sent to Anandbazaar Hatkhula area in the Baksa district. IANS
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