Himachal Soldier Naik Pushpendra Negi Honored Posthumously After Storm Tragedy in Assam
Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district experienced a profound sense of loss as hundreds gathered in Thaimgarang village to honor the memory of 29-year-old Naik Pushpendra Negi. A soldier with the 19 Dogra Regiment, he tragically lost his life while performing his duties in Assam.
Pushpendra was on duty during a severe storm in Assam when a large tree branch fell on him, causing fatal injuries. He passed away shortly after the incident, leaving behind a young family and a grieving community.
His body arrived in his ancestral village on Thursday morning, having endured a challenging journey from Assam due to adverse weather conditions. Initially airlifted to Delhi, his remains were then flown to Chandigarh and transported by road to Kinnaur.
A solemn procession unfolded as villagers, friends, and relatives gathered to pay their last respects. Pushpendra's wife, Kirti, was inconsolable as she embraced the coffin, offering a final salute. Their six-year-old son, Etik, stood beside her, not fully grasping the magnitude of the loss. His parents, Mahendra Negi and Sarla Devi, sat silently among fellow villagers who had traveled from afar to support the grieving family.
The village resonated with chants of “Shaheed Pushpendra Negi Amar Rahe” as he received full state and military honors during his final rites.
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri expressed their heartfelt condolences. The Chief Minister remarked, “Himachal is proud of its brave son. His sacrifice will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.”
The untimely death of Naik Pushpendra Negi has deeply saddened Kinnaur, with the region once again paying homage to the bravery and dedication of its soldiers who serve the nation under all circumstances.
