Jammu, 18 June (H.S.): A Colonel, posted in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, died due to “medical reasons” at a hospital in Delhi, the army said.

Colonel Somnath Mishra, Commanding Officer of 63 Rashtriya Rifles, was undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Delhi after he suffered critical injuries in a road accident last month, officials said.

“GOC (General Officer Commanding) and all ranks of White Knight Corps express deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Colonel Mishra, Commanding Officer, 63 Rashtriya Rifles (BIHAR) due to medical reasons at Base Hospital, Delhi”, the army’s Jammu-based XVI Corps posted on X.

Officials said the officer suffered cardiac arrest leading to his death.

A thorough officer and a gentleman par excellence, Col Mishra is survived by his wife and a son, the officials said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar