Haveri-based soldier dies, CM Bommai condoles

Kannadiga soldier Shivraja Gangamma (23), who was on duty in Bathinda, Punjab, died in an accident.

Shivraja Gangammanavara of Silavantasomapura village in Shiggamvi taluk joined the Indian Army in 2016.

The deceased soldier Shivraj was a native of Shilavant Somapur village in Shiggamvi taluk of Haveri district.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweeted his condolences to the soul of the deceased soldier.

I pray for the soul of Shivraj, a brave soldier from Shivant Somapur of our Shiggamvi taluk of Haveri district, who met his death in an accident while performing duty in Punjab. I pray that God gives strength to his family to bear this grief.