Mitul Kalita, Assam Army jawan was undergoing practical training session in Borong, Sikkim. After the flash flood hit the state, Sikkim the army jawan went missing in the flood. As per reports, soon the body was found on Sunday morning.
The deceased Army jawan Mitul Kalita’s mortal remains were cremated with military honour at his native place, Baksa district, Assam.
Assam Chief Minister expressed his grief on the demise of Kalita and wrote on his X handle, “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. My prayers for the departed soul & condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”
Along with Assam CM, Assam cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Das also visited the jawan’s residence to pay homage.