After serving India for barely one month Rifleman Satish Bhagat of 3 JAK Rifles Wednesday attained martyrdom at the young age of 21. Satish, son of a retired Subedar Major Jeet Raj, had joined his unit in Kupwara last month after completing his training at Regimental centre, Jabalpur.
He along with lance Naik Ranjit Singh were both deployed at a forward location when they were targeted by snipers from across the line of control in Keran sector of North Kashmir district of Kupwara.
According to Defence spokesman, “both the jawans attained martyrdom when Pakistan violated ceasefire in Keran sector of Kupwara around 2.20 pm on Wednesday”.
Both the soldiers hailed from Jammu. As large number of villagers assembled to pay homage to the bravehearts in their native villages they raised anti-Pakistan slogans and demanded firm action against the enemy from the Modi Government at the Centre.
The mortal remains of martyred soldiers are expected to arrive in Jammu on Friday.
Residents in Burn, native village of lance Naik Ranjit Singh, were growing restive in the absence of clarity over arrival of mortal remains of son of the soil.
late Wednesday evening, when his family was informed about his martyrdom his father Hari Singh could not believe his ears. He was the only son in the family. “Before leaving home last time he had promised to return soon to carry out the necessary repair work of his house”.
lance Naik Ranjit Singh was very popular among the school going kids in the area. He always motivated them to join the Indian Army to serve the Nation.
On Thursday his own son, Kartik, studying in Class IV said, “My father always told me to work hard and study properly. He wanted me to become an Army Officer and serve the nation. I will fulfil dream of my father and avenge his martyrdom, Kartik said.
His elder sister Kajal said, “My father inspired me to become IPS officer. I will work hard and become an IPS officer to fulfil dream of my father.”
Paying tributes to her husband, Neha Devi said, “My husband was a very brave soldier. He always encouraged our children to study and serve the country.” She demanded that Indian Army should retaliate strongly and give befitting reply to Pakistan Army.”
“I want Indian Army should kill at least 10 Pakistan soldiers to avenge martyrdom of my brave husband,” Neha Devi told reporters.