Summary:
Saluting the fallen soldier's bravery, Das said, "The people of Jharkhand are with the grieving family." A militant was killed and another jawan injured in the encounter. While the inconsolable family did not speak, Basant recalled his conversation with his brother on Monday night. Oraon was grievously injured in the gun battle and died at a military hospital later. His brother Basant told TOI that the family woke up to the news of the tragedy when they received a phone call at 6am on Wednesday..