Archive · 22 May 2025
Martyr Santosh Kumar's Funeral: Tributes and Family's Grief
Army Havildar Santosh Kumar, who served in the army for about 24 years, died in a fight with terrorists.
His body was brought back to his village where he was honored with a ceremony.
His four-year-old son lit the funeral fire as people chanted in his honor.
His family, including his wife and daughters, are mourning his loss.
He was about to be promoted.
His wife now wishes for her children to join the army.
The community is offering support to the family.
Army Havildar Santosh Kumar's body arrived at his native village.
He died during an encounter with terrorists near Naushera sector in J&K.
His four-year-old son lit the funeral pyre.
Santosh served in the Army for approximately 24 years.
Tributes were paid by various officials and ministers.
- Who
- Army Havildar Santosh Kumar
- What
- Funeral of martyr who died in encounter with terrorists
- When
- Late Monday night (death), Thursday morning (funeral)
- Where
- Bhitha village, Bhagalpur, Bihar (funeral); Naushera sector, J&K (death)
- Why
- Sacrificed his life for the nation.
- Name
- Army Havildar Santosh Kumar
- Age
- 40s
- Years of Service
- 24
- Cause of Death
- Encounter with terrorists
- Location of Incident
- Naushera sector, Samba district, J&K
- Son's Age
- 4 years old