Lt Guv inaugurates Dr Raj Kumar Thapa Memorial, Museum & Library

Updated At:03.30 PM IST | Apr 18, 2026

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Rajouri, April 18

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a Memorial, Museum, and Library in Rajouri to honor the lasting legacy of martyr ADDC Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa. Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa attained martyrdom in unprovoked shelling by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The Lieutenant Governor paid tribute to Dr. Thapa, recalling his selfless service and steadfast dedication to public welfare. “This memorial will inspire generations to come,” he said. The event also featured a documentary on Dr. Thapa’s life. Family members of Dr Raj Kumar Thapa and senior officials of security forces, police and civil administration were also present.

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