Dhemaji:
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday visited the residence of
martyred Mritunjoy Chutia at Geluwa village in Sisiborgaon in Dhemaji districts
of Assam and paid floral tribute to the portrait of the martyred.
CM Sonowal also spent time with Mritunjoy's family
members and handed over a cheque worth Rs 20 lakhs as financial assistance to
the family. He further announced that a children's park would be set up at the
martyr's native village near his 'Samadhi Kshetra' in memory of him.
The necessary direction in this regard has already been given to the deputy commissioner of Dhemaji.
Speaking to the media CM Sonowal said, "The state
is proud of the bravery of martyred Mritunjoy Chutia who sacrificed his life to
safeguard the country's unity and sovereignty. His sacrifice will not go in
vain as the state and the country as a whole is committed to working resolutely
to the safety security and development of the nation."
Mritunjoy's sacrifice will always remain a glaring example
as the younger generation will continue to be inspired by the martyred to work
for nation-building, he added.
Minister of State for Revenue & Disaster Management
Shri Jogen Mohan, Minister of State for Tea Tribe Welfare Sanjay Kishan, MLA
Teros Gowala, Deputy Commissioner (DC), and Superintendent of Police (SP) of
Dhemaji were also present during the Chief Minister's visit.
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Mrityunjoy Chutia was martyred at Ganderbal in Jammu and Kashmir after a grenade attack by
terrorists. He was on District Development Council (DDC) election duty when
terrorists attacked in Ganderbal.
According to CRPF, he had served as a constable in 115
Battalion of the security forces.
CM Sonowal on Friday took to Twitter and condoled the
death of Mritunjoy and wrote, "CRPF jawan from Assam Mrityunjoy Chetia
exhibited exemplary valour and made supreme sacrifice while serving the nation
in Jammu & Kashmir. Praying for eternal peace of the departed soul, I offer
deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand shoulder to shoulder with
them."