The mortal remains of Gorkha Martyr, late Hav. Padam Bahadur Shrestha reached Dimapur airport on October 22. The coffin containing the body was received by Nagaland Gorkha Association (NGA), Dimapur District Gorkha Indigenous Forum (DDGIF), Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur (GYCD) and the Public College of Commerce Gorkha Student’s Union Dimapur (PCCGSUD), Gorkha GB, public leaders and students.
A press release from DDGIF member secretary, Deepak Chettri stated that, local MLA, Khumtai A/C under Golaghat district, Minal Saikia, Bengali Samaj Dimapur, and various non-Naga NGOs and representatives were also present.
Late Shrestha laid down his life defending the nation at Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir and hailed from Dighalipathar village, Golaghat, Assam.
Army gave gun salute and placed the wreath in honour of the brave soldier. Sanjay Pandey placed the wreath on behalf of NGA and read the condolence message. On behalf of DDGIF, GYCD and PCCGSUD, Dipak Lama laid the wreath and read the condolence message and later accompanied the motorcade till his native village.
NGA, DDGIF, GYCD, PCCGSUD, Gorkha GB, Gorkha students community expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in peace.