SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 20 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep grief over the demise of Subedar Sanjay Kumar of the Artillery Regiment, who passed away while on duty in Guwahati due to sudden cardiac arrest. He was a resident of Sunehat, Dehra of Kangra District.

The Chief Minister said that the untimely death of a brave soldier is an irreparable loss. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereavedfamily members and said thatState Government stands firmly with the family in this hour of grief.

He prayed to the Almighty for peace of the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family me...