Tributes paid to official who died in Pak shelling

The Rajouri District Administration, under Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, organised a memorial function to pay homage to Additional Deputy Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa, who tragically lost his life during Pakistani shelling last month.

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The event was marked by the presence of the bereaved family of the official and attended by District Development Council Chairperson Advocate Naseem Liaqat, senior officers and officials of the district administration.

The homage paying began with the observance of a two-minute silence as a mark of respect and condolence. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of Thapa and shared poignant memories of his dedicated service and personal association with him.

Advocate Naseem Liaqat also paid a heartfelt tribute and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.

As a gesture of lasting remembrance, the Conference Hall at Dak Bungalow Rajouri was officially named after Raj Kumar Thapa.

The family members expressed their gratitude to the district administration for the tributes and for preserving his memory by naming the hall after him.

Later, the family visited the residential quarter where Thapa spent his final moments. A commemorative tree was planted in the lawn of the quarter as a living memorial to his service and sacrifice.

The family also visited his office, where they interacted with officers and staff who had worked closely with him.