A 27-year-old Army rifleman from Muktsar district in Punjab has lost his life while serving on duty in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The soldier, Sukhpreet Singh, was on the cusp of a significant personal milestone, with his wedding scheduled for November this year.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Singh, a resident of Buttar Bakhua village in the Gidderbaha Assembly segment, was on duty on Tuesday night when the tragic incident occurred. His uncle, Gurdish Singh, received a phone call from a subedar early Wednesday morning detailing the event.
According to the subedar’s account, Sukhpreet Singh died after a boulder struck him, causing him to slip while on duty. The incident also resulted in injuries to three other personnel, who were with Singh at the time. The subedar has maintained contact with the family to provide updates and facilitate the necessary arrangements following the soldier’s death.
Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh had joined the Indian Army in 2019, shortly after completing his Class XII education. His family hails from a farming background. He was engaged to a woman from a neighbouring village, and their union was a highly anticipated event for both families, planned for November.
His uncle, Gurdish Singh, shared that Sukhpreet was the first member of their family to enlist in the Army, having harboured aspirations to join the forces since finishing his schooling. He had last visited his village approximately three months prior to his death.
Sukhpreet is survived by his parents and a younger sister, who is currently pursuing her studies in Canada. The family is awaiting the arrival of his mortal remains, with the last rites expected to be conducted on Friday. His sister is scheduled to arrive in India on Thursday, allowing the family to conduct the funeral ceremonies with her present.
The news of Sukhpreet Singh’s untimely demise has cast a pall over Buttar Bakhua village. Residents remembered him as a young man of humility and respect. Harbans Singh, a village resident, described Sukhpreet as a “very good boy” who consistently greeted everyone with respect. The village perceives his death as a profound loss, underscoring the deep impact he had within his community despite his relatively short service in the Army.
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