Tributes Pour In for Fallen Hero Captain Brijesh Thapa

Captain Brijesh Thapa, a third-generation army officer, was killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. His remains were brought to Bagdogra, West Bengal, where officials paid respects. The 27-year-old officer was honored for his bravery and sacrifice for the nation.

In a solemn ceremony, the mortal remains of Captain Brijesh Thapa, who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists, were brought to Bagdogra in northern West Bengal on Wednesday.

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista, former foreign secretary Harshvardhan Shringla, and other dignitaries paid their respects to Thapa at the Bengdubi Military Station near Siliguri.

The remains will be transported to his ancestral home in Lebong, near Darjeeling town. Captain Thapa, a third-generation army officer, was 27 years old and had been with the Indian Army for five years. He served in the 145 Air Defence Regiment and was on deputation to the 10 Rashtriya Rifles.

(With inputs from agencies.)