Shillong, Nov 10: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Sunday announced ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of sepoy Aibok Madur who died in Siachen glacier in the line of duty.
The Mahila Pradesh Congress Committee of Meghalaya also expressed its condolences over the untimely demise of Late Madur, a resident of Mawbri village ‘who laid down his life in the line of duty while challenging terrorists in the Siachen glacier on November 7’.
The chief minister said, “We salute the unparalleled bravery of Sepoy Aibok Madur from Assam Regiment, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on November 7, 2024, in Siachen. Hailing from Mawbri village in Ri Bhoi District of Meghalaya, Sepoy Madur embodied the true spirit of patriotism. His selfless act of valour will never be forgotten. We honour his sacrifice and remember his unwavering dedication to our Nation. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sepoy Madur’s family, and we stand in solidarity with them during this immense hour of grief. The state government extends its full support and deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.May Sepoy Aibok Madur’s courage and sacrifice inspire future generations, and may his legacy live on forever in our hearts”, the CM said.
“While paying homage to Sepoy Aibok Madur from the 10th Battalion of the Assam Regiment, the state government will provide an ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of the braveheart who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Siachen on November 7, 2024”, Conrad said.
According to the Mahila Congress, Madur was a dedicated, brave and disciplined soldier in his unit and his untimely demise will not go unforgettable and his name shall ever be remembered in the echelons of history.
“The death of Aibok Madur will surely give rise to more patriots like him in the years to come, the Congress stands with the bereaved family in this time of grief”, Mahila Congress leader Joplyn Shylla said.
