Kohima, Mar 2 (UNI) Governor K Sankaranarayanan has condoled the death of four Naga Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) jawans in Chhattisgarh in a mine explosion yesterday.

In a condolence message, the Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families of jawans B Limawati Walling, T Ngheo Lotha, Chumuki Sangtam and Mayangchiba Walling, whose supreme sacrifice, he said, will be remembered with respect and gratitude.

He also wished for the speedy recovery of two other injured IRB jawans.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, State Home Minister Thenucho and Director General of Police J Chankija also expressed grief over the incident and his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Meanwhile, Goa Governor S C Jamir enquired his Chhattisgarh counterpart E S L Narasimhan yesterday about the incident. Mr Narasimhan informed that four persons, along with others from their unit were on a road-clearing patrol when the landmine exploded and suspected naxalites opened fire on them.

Mr Jamir also said, ''This should strengthen our resolve to do away with violence in all form in this modern world.

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