Archive · 26 May 2025
Punjab Speaker Seeks Recognition for Slain Agniveer Akashdeep
Akashdeep Singh, a 22-year-old soldier, died in Jammu from a bullet injury.
His family is upset and wants the government to recognize him as a martyr, but the government has a different view.
They are also against a program called Agnipath.
A speaker in Punjab is trying to help the family get the recognition they want.
The speaker also believes that the Agnipath Scheme is not suitable for the nation and should be withdrawn.
Akashdeep had joined the Indian Army as an agniveer about 21 months before his death.
Kultar Singh Sandhwan is working to ensure recognition for Akashdeep Singh.
Akashdeep Singh died in Jammu from a bullet injury on May 14.
The family demands 'martyr' status, opposing the Agnipath Scheme.
Sandhwan believes Agnipath is unsuitable for national security.
The Ministry of Defence views soldiers dying in the battlefield as battle casualties, not martyrs.
- Who
- Akashdeep Singh, a 22-year-old agniveer; Kultar Singh Sandhwan.
- What
- Punjab speaker is seeking to get recognition for Akashdeep Singh.
- When
- May 14 (death).
- Where
- Jammu, India.
- Why
- Akashdeep's family seeks proper recognition and opposes the Agnipath Scheme after his death.
Family's Position
Government's Position
Recognition and Honors
Family's Position
The family wants Akashdeep to be recognized as a 'martyr', receiving full honors.
Government's Position
The Ministry of Defence does not recognize the term 'martyr' for soldiers who die in the battlefield, considering them 'battle casualties'.
Agnipath Scheme
Family's Position
The family opposes the Agnipath Scheme.
Government's Position
The Agnipath Scheme is a recruitment program.
- Deceased
- Akashdeep Singh
- Age
- 22
- Hometown
- Faridkot
- Date of Death
- May 14
- Military Status
- Agniveer
- Parents
- Karamjit Kaur and Balwinder Singh
