Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Army Honors Slain Rifleman Aurangzeb on Death Anniversary
The Indian Army held a special ceremony to remember Rifleman Aurangzeb, a brave soldier who died seven years ago.
They gathered in his village, where they laid wreaths and observed a moment of silence to honor him.
Aurangzeb was killed by terrorists while he was on his way home to celebrate Eid with his family.
He received a Shaurya Chakra for his bravery, and the Army hopes his courage will inspire others.
The Army paid tribute to Rifleman Aurangzeb on his seventh death anniversary.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held in his village, Salani, in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Aurangzeb was abducted and killed by terrorists in Pulwama district in 2018.
He was on his way home to celebrate Eid with his family.
Aurangzeb was a recipient of the Shaurya Chakra.
- Who
- The Indian Army, civil administration, local residents, and Aurangzeb's family.
- What
- The Indian Army paid tributes to Rifleman Aurangzeb.
- When
- On his seventh death anniversary.
- Where
- Salani village, Mendhar tehsil, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To honor Rifleman Aurangzeb's sacrifice.
- Soldier's Name
- Rifleman Aurangzeb
- Award
- Shaurya Chakra
- Location of Tribute
- Salani village, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of Death
- June 14, 2018
- Event
- Seventh Death Anniversary