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An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer identified as Raj Kumar Thapa was killed after his residence in Rajouri was hit by Pakistan shelling on Saturday, May 10. With escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, loud blasts were reported near the Line of Control in Rajouri.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid his respects to the deceased officer who was working as the Additional District Development Commissioner.
“Devastating news from Rajouri. We have lost a dedicated officer of the J&K Administration Services. Just yesterday he was accompanying the Deputy CM around the district and attended the online meeting I chaired,” Abdullah said in a statement.
“Today the residence of the officer was hit by Pakistan shelling as they targeted Rajouri town. I’ve no words to express my shock & sadness at this terrible loss of life. May his soul rest in peace,” he added.