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President of India condoles the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha

| | Nov 18, 2016, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday condoled the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha, former Governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir.

In a condolence message to his wife, Premini Sinha, the President has said, “I am sad to learn about the passing away of Lt. Gen. S.K. Sinha, PVSM."

"Lt. Gen. Sinha served in various senior positions in Defence Services including as Vice Chief of Army Staff. He was honoured with the ‘Param Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 1973. He was a distinguished son of India who served the nation in various capacities such as Governor of Assam & Jammu & Kashmir and Ambassador to Nepal. In his death, the nation has lost an eminent personality whose services to the nation will always be remembered," Mukehrjee said.

"Please accept my heartfelt condolences and convey them to the members of your family. I pray to the Almighty to give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.

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