Doda terror attack: Families mourn the loss of brave soldiers
Doda: The families of the soldiers killed in a terror attack in Jammu's Doda district on Monday night are mourning the loss of their loved ones. The encounter with terrorists claimed the lives of Captain Brijesh Thapa, sepoy Bijendra Singh, Ajay Singh, and Dokkari Rajesh.
Captain Brijesh Thapa, originally from Bada Ging near Lebong in Darjeeling, joined the army in 2019 after clearing the Combined Defence Services examination. His father, Bhuwanesh Thapa, a retired colonel, expressed pride in his son's martyrdom, despite the immense grief. Brijesh's mother, Nilima Thapa, shared that their last conversation was on Sunday, when Brijesh mentioned the remote location of his posting.
Ajay Singh, from Bhesawat in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, was also killed in the encounter. His family, with a strong military background, received the tragic news on Tuesday morning. Ajay's younger brother, Ravindra, and the entire village are in mourning, highlighting the pride and sorrow that come with such sacrifices.
Bijendra Singh, from Dumoli Kalan Ki Dhandi in Jhunjhunu, joined the army in 2018 and leaves behind two sons. His father, Ramji Lal, expressed pride in his son's service while urging the government to take stronger action against terrorism.
The fourth soldier, Dokkari Rajesh, hailed from Chetlatandra village in Andhra Pradesh. Rajesh, who joined the army six years ago, was known for using part of his salary to support the education of poor students in his village.
The remains of Captain Thapa are expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport on Wednesday, and his funeral will be held in Bada Ging. The families of the other soldiers are also preparing for their final goodbyes amidst a wave of national grief and pride.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
