Know who is Sepoy Sewak Singh, his biography and age
The village of Bagha in Bathinda’s Talwandi Sabo is mourning the loss of Sewak Singh, who was among the five soldiers martyred in a recent terror attack on the army vehicle in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The attack in which Sewak Singh lost his life was a cowardly act of terrorism that targeted the Indian Army. Sewak Singh’s sacrifice in the line of duty is a stark reminder of the grave risks and sacrifices that soldiers face while safeguarding the nation’s security. His was dedicated to serve the country and was an inspiration for the youths in his village.
Who is Sepoy Sewak Singh of the Indian Army martyred in Poonch attack: Biography, age, family and hometown
#WATCH | Punjab: Mortal remains of Sepoy Sewak Singh, who lost his life in the Poonch terror attack, brought to his native village in Bathinda’s Talwandi Sabo sub-division. People gathered to pay tribute to the soldier. pic.twitter.com/wK4AjQhc5b
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Sewak Singh family, career and death
Sewak Singh was only 23 years old and the youngest of three siblings. He had joined the Army in 2018 and was known as an inspiration for the youth in his village.
Residents of Bagha remember Sewak Singh as a happy and lively child. He had visited his village six weeks ago on holiday, and young boys in the village used to seek his guidance on physical and mental training to join the Army. In fact, a few months ago, three youths from Bagha had successfully been recruited into the Army. They were motivated by Sewak Singh’s encouragement and tips, according to Naib Singh, the sarpanch of the village.
Sewak Singh’s father, Gurcharan Singh, who is in his late forties works as a daily wager. He is devastated by the news of his son’s demise. Sewak was the backbone of the family, as Gurcharan earns a meager income and Sewak’s elder sister has a two-month-old baby. The family belongs to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community. The loss of their young boy, who was the sole earning member has been extremely difficult for them to comprehend.
The security forces have launched a massive operation to track down the militants responsible for the ambush. Drones and observation helicopters have been deployed to assist in the search, and ground forces, including the Army, police, and intelligence organizations, are actively working in the region to track down the terrorists. The operation is being carried out with utmost professionalism and coordination among different security agencies, with the safety and security of the local population being a top priority.
The sacrifice of Sewak Singh and his fellow soldiers in the line of duty serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Indian Army.
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