Havildar Baldev Chand of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh has been martyred in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. There is a wave of mourning in his district since his martyrdom. In the fierce encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, Havildar Baldev Chand protected the country and put his life. CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has also paid tribute to his martyrdom.

CM Sukhu wrote on the X handle, “Havildar Baldev Chand, a resident of Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district, was injured in an encounter with terrorists. Today, after hearing the sad news of his death, he was filled with pain. His contribution in service to the country will always be immortal. The country will always be immortal.

He wrote that God should place the soul of the departed at his feet and provide patience and support to the mournful family in this hour of grief. My condolences are with a heartbreaking family.

Shaheed Baldev Chand, son Havildar Vishan Das (retired), village post offices Gangaloh, Tehsil Jhanduta, District Bilaspur were residents. This sad news has made the entire region smell.

A wave of mourning in the village

As soon as the information about the martyrdom of Havildar Baldev Chand is received, a wave of mourning has raged in his ancestral village and surrounding areas. The eyes of the villagers are moist, but they are also proud of their sacrifice. Local residents said that Baldev Chand was a courageous soldier, who made Deshva a goal of his life.

The body of the martyr is likely to reach his village Thehh on Saturday (September 20). Preparations have started in the area for his last darshan and tribute. The stories of their valor and patriotism are echoing in every village.

‘Head raised proudly’

On his martyrdom, a local resident said, “Baldev raised our heads with pride, but the grief of his martyrdom will always be long.