CRPF Jawan Raju Lohar Dies of Complex Illness; Simlapal Mourns Hero's Farewell

• CRPF Jawan Raju Lohar, a resident of Simlapal, Bankura, passed away due to a complex, incurable illness while on duty.
• His body arrived home on Wednesday and was accorded a final farewell with state honors, including a gun salute by CRPF.
• Raju Lohar was serving in the 169th Battalion in Manipur when he fell seriously ill.
• Known for his benevolent nature, Raju's death has brought a pall of gloom over Simlapal, with a large crowd gathering to pay respects.
• A funeral procession paraded through Simlapal market before reaching the Shilabati River for the final rites.