RAJOURI, May 17 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Saturday, paid rich tributes to Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, senior J&K Administrative Service Officer, who tragically lost his life in cross Line of Control (LoC) shelling in Rajouri.

During a meeting attended by the legislators, DDC members and district administration officers, the Minister praised Dr. Thapa's remarkable administrative career and outstanding contributions towards J&K administration.

Meanwhile, a solemn condolence meeting was organized today to pay heartfelt tributes to the late Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who attained martyrdom during a tragic cross-border shelling in...