Chief Minister Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Sharma shouldered the mortal remains of the martyred soldier and sent them to the martyr’s residence.

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma reached the 4th Battalion Mana today and paid tribute to the martyr Bharat Lal Sahu’s mortal remains by offering a wreath on his mortal remains who was martyred in the IED blast carried out by Maoists in Tarrem of Bijapur district yesterday. The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister shouldered the mortal remains of the martyred soldier and sent them to Saddu, Raipur with full respect.

Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said on this occasion that our brave soldiers have given their supreme sacrifice in the IED blast in Tarrem of Bijapur district. As soon as our government was formed, we have intensified our fight against the Maoists and we are fighting a decisive battle. The Chief Minister said that the martyrdom of our soldiers will not go in vain.

Chief Minister Shri Sai met the family members of martyred soldier Bharat Lal Sahu during this time and consoled them.

It is worth noting that martyred constable Bharat Lal Sahu of STF was a resident of Raipur district. On 17th July, STF forces left for anti-naxal operation in Tarrem of Bijapur district. During the operation, two security personnel were martyred and four were injured in an IED blast planted by Maoists.

Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Revenue Minister Tankaram Verma, MLA Motilal Sahu, DGP Ashok Juneja, senior police officers and family members of the martyred personnel were present on this occasion.