In Bimwa Hardian village of Ara, Bihar, the family of Shambhu Sharan Rai is mourning his death. Wife Sapna and his mother have been weeping since last evening. Shambhu has four brothers. One of his brothers Siyaram Rai is in the army, another is in Bihar Military Police and the youngest Hareram Rai is in the IAF. Father Bansidhar Rai is a constable in Madhubani jail. Shambhu is survived by his wife and four kids.
Meanwhile, Army chief General Bikram Singh will visit Poonch Wednesday to review the situation.
Because of incessant rains since morning in Poonch, the army chief's travel has been delayed.
The Army chief had briefed Defence minister A.K. Antony on Tuesdayfollowing the incident. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to Antony, they added.
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