BJP seeks Govt job, support for deceased VDG’s family

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 17: BJP VDG Cell State convener, Basant Raj Thakur has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to immediately provide a Government job to a family member of the late Swami Raj, a Village Defense Guard (VDG) member who lost his life while performing his duty in Bhatwal area of Billawar.
Basant Raj Thakur, accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, media in charge, J&K BJP and VDG Cell co-convenor, Ramesh Katoch, was addressing a press conference at party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here, today.
Thakur, said that Late Swami Raj was the sole bread earner for his family, which includes his wife, Sato Devi, three sons, and a daughter. His untimely death has left the family in deep distress, both emotionally and financially.
In light of VDG’s sacrifice, Basant Raj Thakur has made a strong appeal to the Government to not only provide a job to one of the family members but also to transfer his gun issued by Government to his wife, Sato Devi, to ensure continued security and a sense of protection for the family.

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