Missing army personnel from Assam confirmed dead in Sikkim flash flood: CM
PTI, Oct 8, 2023, 3:58 PM IST
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An Indian Army personnel of Assam, who went missing following the Sikkim flash flood, has been confirmed dead, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
“A tragic loss for Assam as it loses a braveheart in Mitul Kalita of Indian Army, from Baksa District, in the unfortunate flash flood in Sikkim,” Sarma said on X.
Nine army men have been killed in the Sikkim flash flood, which was triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday.
Kalita served in the technical department of the army in Alipurduar.
“My prayers for the departed soul & condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief,” Sarma said.
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