CM and Deputy CM express grief on martyrdom of Vikas Bhandari

SHIMLA 18th August, 2025

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri have mourned the martyrdom of Special Commando Vikas Bhandari, hailing from the Sakri village panchayat in the Baijnath sub-division of Kangra district. Vikas Bhandari, who was stationed in the Kupwara sector of Jammu and Kashmir attained martyrdom while serving the nation.

The Chief Minister said that the people of the country and the state were proud of their brave sons who had been making supreme sacrifices for the security and integrity of the nation. Special Commando Vikas Bhandari laid down his life while fulfilling his duty to the country and the nation would remain indebted for his sacrifice.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh was proud of its brave son Shaheed Vikas Bhandari, who made the supreme sacrifice while serving the motherland. He said that his sacrifice would always be remembered.

They have prayed for the peace of the departed soul and conveyed their deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.