Havaldar posted with SSB from Kotranka drowned during search operation in Bihar.

SHYAM SOOD
Mohd Ashraf Lone resident of Phalni in Kotranka sub-division in Rajouri district and was a Havaldar in 65th Bn of SSB and died due to drowning in Bihar state while on duty in a search operation .
As per initial reports, he went missing during a search operation three days ago and the search was on to trace him.
According to his family members, the Battalion had launched a search operation and on Thursday NDRF team recovered his body from a river in West Champaran district under the jurisdiction of Bagha in Bihar state.
Manzoor Naik, spokesman BJYM, and Dev Raj, senior BJP leader of the area have contacted to BJP high Command and also spoke to Deputy Commissioner Rajouri to make necessary arrangements to airlift the body of the martyr at the earliest so that the family can perform his last rites.
Mohd Farooq Inqalabi, Sarpanch and also district vice president PDP has also appealed to the district administration to make arrangement for airlifting the body of the martyr Hav Mohd Ashraf Lone.
He added the family, relatives, friends, and villagers are waiting for his last rites.
“Deputy Commissioner Rajouri has assured that the Administration will do its best in this matter and are also with the family bereaved family in this hour of grief and sorrow” said Manzoor.