Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a compensation
of Rs 5 lakh to the family of Army jawan Mitul Kalita, who died in the recent
deluge in Sikkim.
CM Himanta 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 residence in Anandabazar Hatkhola area in Baksa
district. He said, “The family of the deceased Army jawan would be receiving
ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh.”
At his native village in Assam’s Baksa district,
Kalita’s mortal remains were cremated with full military honours on Monday.
Kalita had gone missing in the recent flash floods
that ravaged Northeastern State of Sikkim. As per officials, his body was found
on the morning of Sunday.
The mortal remains of the jawan were sent to
Anandbazaar Hatkhula area in Baksa district.
As per accounts, a large crowd gathered at Mitul’s
residence to pay respects to the soldier.
Meanwhile, Assam Cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass
also paid respects to Mitul during a visit to his home.
NE Watch Desk
