The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee, President, Mr. Rangalal Halder has expressed grief over the demise of freedom fighter Mr. John Lobo who passed away on Saturday.

Mr. Lobo was a (Retd.) Deputy Conservator of Forests, Former President of Local Born Association and Civil Activist.

In a condolence message, Mr. Halder described Mr. John Lobo as a great freedom fighter who served in the Indian National Army (INA) of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

"Mr. John Lobo was also a close friend of mine. I pray to the Almighty to give the family of Mr. John Lobo the strength and fortitude to bear their loss at this time of great sorrow", he said.