Jammu, April 19 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated the Dr Raj Kumar Thapa memorial museum and library, dedicated to the legacy of the additional district development commissioner, in Rajouri district.

Thapa lost his life on May 10 last year when a Pakistani artillery shell hit his residential quarters in the border district during shelling linked to Operation Sindoor. He is survived by his wife, a doctor, and their two children.

Paying tributes, the LG recalled Thapa's selfless service and unwavering commitment to public welfare, saying the memorial would serve as a source of inspiration for generations to come, an official spokesperson said.

A documentary highlighting Thapa's life and service was also screened ...