Madhya Pradesh Government Pledges Aid to Family of Fallen Soldier

The Madhya Pradesh government is extending Rs one crore financial aid to the parents of Pradeep Patel, an Army sepoy killed in a road accident in Sikkim. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute at Khajuraho airport, affirming state support for Patel's bereaved family. The last rites will be performed in Hardua village.

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced financial assistance of Rs one crore for the parents of Army personnel Pradeep Patel, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Sikkim.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid his respects with a floral tribute as sepoy Patel's mortal remains arrived at Khajuraho airport on Saturday afternoon.

The late soldier was a native of Hardua village, located in the state's Katni district. ''I offered floral tribute to the brave soldier at Khajuraho airport. Rs one crore will be given to his parents as the deceased was not married. The state government stands with the bereaved family in this hour of grief,'' Yadav stated.

Patel's last rites will be conducted in Hardua village later in the evening. The incident that took Patel's life occurred on September 5, when a vehicle carrying four Army personnel skidded off the Rhenock-Rongli highway and plunged into a forest in Sikkim's Pakyong district.

(With inputs from agencies.)