'Irreparable loss': Sonia Gandhi writes to Congress MP’s wife to condole his demise

 Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi. (File photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday condoled the death of party's Jalandhar MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who died earlier in the day after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and wrote to the politician's wife condoling his demise.

In her letter to Kamaljit Kaur, Sonia Gandhi termed the death of the party MP an "irreparable loss".

"In this hour of grief, I express my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. I can understand the pain you and your family is going through. It is an irreparable loss for all of us," the letter read.

Sonia Gandhi, in her letter, also cited the Congress leader’s contribution to the party and society.

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Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the demise Santokh Singh Chaudhary and said that he will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab.

"Pained by the passing away of MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab," Modi said in a tweet.

    Pained by the passing away of MP Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to serve the people of Punjab. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2023

Congress MP from Jalandhar Chaudhary Santokh Singh died during Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday morning in Punjab’s Phillaur. He was walking along with Rahul Gandhi in the yatra when he suddenly fell unwell as his heartbeat increased.

The Congress leader was taken to Phagwara’s Virk hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Rahul Gandhi left Bharat Jodo Yatra and reached the hospital after receiving the news. The yatra has been suspended for the day.

Meanwhile, Bharat Jodo Yatra commenced on September 7 last year from Kanyakumari and will culminate on January 30 in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

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Body chopped into 3 pieces found in North Delhi after two arrested over terror links

 Delhi Police recovered a body chopped into three pieces from the Bhalswa drain (Screengrab)

By Arvind Ojha: The Delhi Police's special cell recovered a dead body chopped into three pieces from the Bhalswa drain on Saturday. This comes after the police arrested 56-year-old Naushad and 29-year-old Jagjit Singh under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for having suspected links with terrorist organisations.

Police said they are trying to identify the deceased.

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GRENADES RECOVERED, BLOOD STAIN FOUND

Delhi Police carried out a special raid on a house in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Thursday night. Police recovered three pistols and 22 rounds from the accused. The two were arrested for allegedly planning targeted killings and were sent to police custody for 14 days on Friday.

During the investigation, the accused led the police team to their rented accommodation at Shradha Nand Colony, PS Bhalaswa Dairy. Police said they recovered two hand grenades from the house and the forensic team also found traces of blood.

Police sources said that Jagjit and Naushad had murdered someone at the house and also recorded the act. They had both sent the alleged video to their handler.

Jagjit Singh was in contact with Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla and kept getting instructions from anti-national elements from other countries. Gill was designated a terrorist by the government.

Naushad was connected to the terrorist organisation Harkat ul-Ansar and was out of jail after serving a sentence in a double murder case.

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