Former MLA Attar Singh Bhadana, Father of Lahaul-Spiti DC Kiran Bhadana
Former legislator Attar Singh Bhadana, father of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana, passed away following a contentious dispute in Rajasthan on Monday morning, October 12, 2026. The sudden demise of the senior political figure triggered widespread sorrow across both administrative corridors and the tribal belt of the Lahaul Valley. Upon receiving the distressing news at the district headquarters in Keylong, Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana immediately departed by road for Kullu, from where she took an urgent flight to Rajasthan to join her bereaved family, prompting widespread outpourings of grief from state leadership and civic administration.
Sudden Demise in Rajasthan: DC Kiran Bhadana Leaves Keylong for Home State
The tragic passing of the former lawmaker prompted immediate movement and widespread mourning in Himachal's administrative circles:
Urgent Travel from Keylong: Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana departed from her official residence in Keylong early Monday morning by road toward Kullu to board an emergency air transit to Rajasthan.
Gloom Engulfs Lahaul Valley: News of the unexpected demise of the senior leader quickly reached local administrative departments, panchayat heads, and civic bodies across the high-altitude tribal district, plunging the entire valley into mourning.
Administrative Operations on Standby: District officials, department personnel, and local representatives extended solidarity to the grieving administrator, ensuring smooth continuation of essential civic services while conveying their respects.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Regional Leaders Offer Heartfelt Condolences
Prominent dignitaries and elected representatives across Himachal Pradesh expressed profound sorrow over the tragic development:
Condolence Message from CM Sukhu: Expressing profound grief over the sudden development, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated on his official social media handle that the untimely demise of former MLA Attar Singh Bhadana has caused deep personal sorrow, praying for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
Local MLA Anuradha Rana Expresses Grief: Lahaul and Spiti legislative assembly representative Anuradha Rana conveyed her deep condolences, remembering the senior political legacy of the former lawmaker while standing in solidarity with DC Kiran Bhadana.
Condolence Meetings Held: Administrative officials, civil servants, and grassroots community workers across the district gathered in Keylong to hold special prayer meetings, expressing their deepest sympathies to the bereaved family during this tragic period.

