Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to Colonel Rana, the veteran shooting coach who mentored Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra and generations of Indian marksmen.
Dhami called Rana’s death an irreparable loss to the nation’s sporting heritage, crediting his discipline-first training methods with elevating India’s standing in international rifle events.
Athletes who trained under Rana recalled early-morning range sessions and meticulous mental conditioning routines that became a template across services sports programs.
The condolence message drew responses from defense sports boards and national shooting federations planning memorial competitions in his honor.
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