Purulia Mourns: Soldier Biswanath Sau Dies in Himachal Snowstorm, Body Returns Home

• Indian Army soldier Biswanath Sau (34) from Purulia's Ghongha village died after being caught in a snowstorm in Himachal Pradesh.
• He was on duty when the incident occurred and later passed away during treatment at a hospital in Chandigarh.
• His coffin-bound body returned to his native Ghongha village on Saturday, met by a large, grieving crowd.
• The soldier, the only child of his parents, was given a state honors funeral, with tributes from District Trinamool Youth President Gaurav Singh.
• His death has cast a pall of grief over Purulia, highlighting the sacrifices made by soldiers for the nation.

Why It Matters: Purulia grieves the loss of brave soldier Biswanath Sau, who died serving the nation in a snowstorm.