India News | Official Dies, CM Praises His Anti-COVID-19 Work

Chennai, June 17 (PTI) An official in the CMO, "who worked with dedication in the government's anti-COVID-19 initiatives," passed away here on Wednesday at a hospital, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said.

B J Damodharan, a senior special secretary in the Chief Minister's Office, was admitted to a hospital here following illness and he died early morning today, Palaniswami said in a statement and condoled the official's death.

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Praising the secretary for his anti-COVID-19 work and servicewith a sense of dedication, he extended his sympathies to thebereaved family.

He also ordered a government job for a family member of the deceased official. PTI VGN APR

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