New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Thursday met the family of Subedar Ram Singh who lost his life in action during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, on the intervening night of August 18-19.

Extending his condolences to the family, Bhatt paid homage to the fallen hero and recalled his bravery during the operation.

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He assured the family of all possible support from the government.

"We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the families of the brave soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation," he said.

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Originally from Pauri in Uttarakhand, Subedar Ram Singh's family resides in Meerut and the slain officer was about to retire in a few months.

The Central and Uttar Pradesh governments have announced total financial assistance of over Rs 1.2 crore to the next of kin of the officers. (ANI)

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