GUWAHATI: Chief Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday visited the residence of martyr 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.
Later talking to mediapersons, Chief Minister 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".
Minister of State for Revenue & Disaster Management Jogen Mohan, Minister of State for Tea Tribe Welfare Sanjay Kishan, MLA Teros Gowala, DC and SP of Dhemaji were also present during the Chief Minister's visit, stated a press release.
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