Soldier from Koppal serving in Indian Army dies of heart attack three months before retirement
Koppal: In a tragic incident, a soldier from Koppal district passed away while on duty due to a heart attack. The deceased has been identified as Veerappa Hirehala, aged 39, hailing from Kadiwala village in Kushtagi taluk.
Veerappa was posted in Punjab Unit 4 at the time of the incident. He was serving as a Havaldar in the Indian Army for the past 20 years. According to sources, the unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesday. Veerappa had joined the MEG Battalion in Bangalore in 2003 and was scheduled to retire on August 30, 2023. However, fate had other plans, and he passed away two months before his retirement.
The soldier's mortal remains will be transported to his hometown and are expected to arrive on Friday. The deceased leaves behind two young sons, aged 6 and 8 years.
It is reported that the villagers are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of the soldier. However, they have expressed disappointment that no officials have visited the village to pay their respects or offer condolences.
This incident highlights the immense sacrifice and dedication of our armed forces, who selflessly serve our nation and put their lives on the line every day. The loss of Veerappa Hirehala is indeed a great loss for his family and the country, and his service will always be remembered with pride and gratitude.
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JDU leader resigns from party over its stand on Waqf Bill
Patna, April 3 (PTI): Senior JD(U) leader Mohammed Qasim Ansari on Thursday resigned from the party and all his posts, criticising the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha despite widespread opposition.
In a letter to JD(U) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ansari expressed deep disappointment, saying the party’s stance had shattered the trust of millions of Indian Muslims who believed JD(U) would uphold secular values.
In his letter to Kumar, he said, "Millions of Indian Muslims like us had unwavering faith in you as a flag bearer of a truly secular ideology. However, that belief has now been shattered. The stand taken by JD(U) on the Waqf Bill Amendment Act 2024 has deeply shocked millions of dedicated Indian Muslims and activists. We are extremely disheartened by the manner in which Lallan Singh delivered his speech and supported this bill in the Lok Sabha."
