Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Martyr's Mother Faints at Award Ceremony
During an army parade in Jaipur, the mother of a brave soldier named Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar fainted while receiving an award for her son's bravery.
The award, called the Sena Medal Gallantry, was given to her and her son's widow because of his heroic actions during a dangerous mission.
Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar was part of a special forces team in Kulgam village.
He fought bravely against terrorists, saving his team but sadly, he was hurt and did not survive.
The army chief presented the award to his family to honor his courage and sacrifice.
Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar's mother, Ramsnehi, fainted while receiving his posthumous Sena Medal Gallantry Award during the Army Day Parade in Jaipur.
The award was presented by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Ramsnehi and Pradeep Kumar's widow, Manisha.
Pradeep Kumar was part of a search party in Kulgam village on July 6, 2024, where he neutralized one terrorist and saved his team before succumbing to his injuries.
He was awarded for his exceptional valour and supreme sacrifice beyond the call of duty.
A soldier on stage assisted Ramsnehi after she fainted.
- Who
- Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar, his mother Ramsnehi, and his widow Manisha
- What
- Ramsnehi fainted while receiving the Sena Medal Gallantry Award posthumously for her son
- When
- January 15, during the Army Day Parade
- Where
- Jaipur, India
- Why
- Ramsnehi became emotional upon receiving the award
- Martyr's Name
- Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar
- Award
- Sena Medal Gallantry (posthumous)
- Unit
- 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
- Operation Location
- Kulgam village
- Date of Operation
- July 6, 2024
- Award Presenters
- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
- Award Recipients
- Ramsnehi (mother) and Manisha (widow)