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Meghalaya CM announces Rs. 20 lakh ex-gratia for kin of soldier who died in Siachen

Shillong, Nov 10 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday expressed grief over the death of Sepoy Aibok Madur from 10th Battalion of the Assam Regiment and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of the braveheart.
Madur, a native of Mawbri village in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district, made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen Glacier on November 7.
“His (Madur) selfless act of valour will never be forgotten. We honour his sacrifice and remember his unwavering dedication to our Nation,” the Chief Minister said.
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