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HM Amit Shah Mourns The Death Of Indian Shooting Legend Jaspal Rana

By IANS News June 12, 2026 • 13:12 PM View: 192

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami: Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his grief on the sudden demise of Jaspal Rana and said the passing of the legendary shooter and coach is an "irreparable loss to the nation".

Rana, a multi-time Asian Games gold medallist who later transitioned into one of India's most successful high-performance coaches, passed away on Friday at the age of 49, leaving the entire Indian sporting fraternity in deep shock.

"Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary sportsperson Jaspal Rana Ji. He dedicated his life to establishing India’s indomitable mettle in shooting by winning international honours for the nation and by nurturing young shooters as a coach. Rana Ji’s passing is an irreparable loss to the nation. At this moment of grief, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family and millions of admirers," Amit Shah posted on X.