Assam: CRPF jawan Praneswar Rabha cremated with state honours

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KOKRAJHAR: The body of CRPF’S COBRA jawan of Kokrajhar, Praneswar Rabha, who died in an encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand on Wednesday morning, was cremated at his native village, Rabhapara, Magurmari near Kokrajhar town with state honours. His body was brought to Guwahati by flight at 7 AM on Thursday and taken to his home in Kokrajhar.     

Inspector General of CRPF Anshuman Yadav, BTC EM Ranjit Basumatary, MLA Lawrence Islary, BTC Principal Secretary, former Minister Pramila Rani Brahma, Kokrajhar DC Masanda Magdalin Pertin, SP Puspraj Singh, and other prominent personalities and well-wishers attended his funeral and bid adieu with floral tributes.

Many local leaders of different organizations expressed shock and mourned the death of Praneswar who died in an attack by Naxals in Jharkhand on Wednesday morning.      

Talking to mediapersons, Minister UG Brahma said that Kokrajhar had lost a brave CRPF jawan. He said that CRPF jawan Praneswar Rabha hailed from a very poor family and had joined the CRPF way back in 2018. He said that Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma communicated with the parents of the deceased CRPF jawan and assured to look after his family, comprising of his parents, two brothers, wife, and a little son of 5 years old, as Praneswar attained martyrdom on duty.

Brahma also said that the Government of Assam will provide Rs 50 lakhs in compensation, and a government job to a family member.      Meanwhile, former Chief of BTC Hagrama Mohilary said that he was shocked to hear about the martyrdom of CRPF jawab Praneswar Koch, who died while performing his duties during an anti-Naxal operation. He said that Praneswar was a true son of the soil who showed unequalled bravery and commitment in the face of risk. He also said that his ultimate sacrifice would live on in the hearts of the people forever.

Other leaders from UPPL, BPF, and student bodies also mourned his death.

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