CM Pays Tribute to Martyred ASP Akash Rao Girpunje: Bids Final Farewell by Shouldering Mortal Remains

Raipur : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today paid a heartfelt tribute to ASP Shri Akash Rao Girpunje, who was martyred in a cowardly IED blast by Naxalites in Konta, Sukma district. The Chief Minister honored the brave officer by laying a floral wreath on his mortal remains at the 4th Battalion premises of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Mana, Raipur, and gave a dignified final farewell by personally shouldering the martyr’s body.

Expressing his deep condolences, CM Sai met with the grieving family members of the martyr and offered words of comfort and solidarity during this time of immense loss. He stated that ASP Akash Rao Girpunje displayed exceptional courage, devotion, and commitment to duty, making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. “We are proud of him,” he said, assuring the bereaved family that the government stands firmly with them in this hour of grief.

The Chief Minister added that the continued success of security operations has left the Naxalites frustrated, and the Chhattisgarh government is fully committed to tackling this challenge. He emphasized that the bravery and patriotism of martyr Girpunje will be remembered forever.

Present at the tribute ceremony were Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Deputy CMs Shri Vijay Sharma and Shri Arun Sao, Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, MLA Shri Purandar Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Shri Manoj Kumar Pingua, Director General of Police Shri Arun Dev Gautam, Principal Secretary to the CM Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, the martyr’s family members, public representatives, and a large number of citizens.