Bitan Adhikary, a TCS engineer from Bengal, tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The 40-year-old was vacationing with his wife and son, who survived. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and assured assistance in bringing Adhikary's remains back to Kolkata. Adhikary, a US-based techie with 15 years of experience, was the sole provider for his parents.
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