US EditionAdditional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Raj Kumar Thapa, injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, succumbs to injuries: officials.
- Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Raj Kumar Thapa died on May 10, 2025, after Pakistani artillery shelled his residence in Rajouri town, Jammu region.
- The shelling occurred amid ongoing cross-border confrontations, with Pakistani forces launching mortar and drone attacks targeting both civilian populations and military installations near the Line of Control.
- Alongside Thapa, multiple civilians and security personnel, including a two-year-old girl and soldiers, were killed in Rajouri, Poonch, and Jammu sectors amid heavy shelling and drone attacks.
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described Thapa as a committed officer and conveyed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss, while numerous leaders paid their respects.
- The incident highlights continuing India-Pakistan border tensions despite a recent ceasefire agreement, raising concerns about future escalation and civilian safety.
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Top J&K Officer Raj Kumar Thapa Killed After Pak Shell Hits House in Rajouri
Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, was killed in the wee hours of Saturday, 10 May, when a Pakistani artillery shell struck his residence in Rajouri town.According to reports, he was inside his home when the shell hit during cross-border shelling. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot.Just a day earlier, Thapa had accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister on a tour of the distri…
Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Raj Kumar Thapa, injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, succumbs to injuries: officials.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Raj Kumar Thapa, injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, succumbs to injuries: officials. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Raj Kumar Thapa, injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, succumbs to injuries: officials.
India Pays Tribute to Martyrs: Mortal Remains Of Rifleman Sunil Kumar Brought To His Village, Last Respects Paid To ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa
The mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who lost his life during shelling by Pakistan in the RS Pura sector, were brought to his residence in Trewa village of Jammu district on Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, Assembly LoP Sunil Sharma, and others paid their last respects to Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life after a Pakistani shell hit his residence due to …
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