Have a look at the biography, age and profession of Smriti Singh
Earlier, reports emerged indicating that Martyr Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents are demanding a need to revise the Indian Army’s Next of Kin rule.
Ever since the reports surfaced, social media platforms are buzzing with the same question as netizens are asking is there a need for this? Meanwhile, there are many who wish to know more about Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents and wife. So, here’s all you need to know!
Who is Smriti Singh of Gurdaspur wife of Captain Anshuman Singh, biography, age, parents, profession, education and Instagram
For the unfamiliar, the Martyr Captain Anshuman Singh, who died in a fire incident at Siachen in July last year, hailed from Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district.
Singh’s parents came to limelight after they voiced their concerns towards the existing rules that prioritize the spouse over the parents after marriage.
Let us remind you, on July 5, Anshuman was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry honor. His mother, Manju, and wife, Smriti, received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
Days after the ceremony, Anshuman’s parents expressed that financial assistance should be given not only to the martyr’s wife but also to his parents.
They even met with Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, demanding a change in what they termed as “obsolete” rules.
What Did Captain Anshuman Singh’s Father Say?
Ravi Pratap Singh, Anshuman’s father, lamented, “Apart from a garlanded photo of our beloved son Anshuman, we are left with nothing, not even his belongings or service-related papers. It feels as if we were nowhere in Anshuman’s life.”
Furthermore, he accused Anshuman’s wife of abandoning them and changing Anshuman’s permanent address from Lucknow to Gurdaspur to ensure she received all correspondence.
Captain #AnshumanSingh’s wife has left his parent’s house and even changed her address after his death.
She will receive all the ex gratia amount according to NOK(Next of kin) rule.
And the parents are left with just a picture hanging on the wall
Sad.pic.twitter.com/ZglJ4VBjU6
— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) July 12, 2024
Anshuman and Smriti got married in their Lucknow home, where the family had moved in 2022. As per the claims made by Ravi Pratap Singh, after the wedding, Smriti stayed in Noida with their daughter.
However, on July 19, 2023, following the news of Anshuman’s demise, Smriti along with Anshuman’s sister went to Lucknow. Ravi Pratap Singh alleged that after the tehravi rituals she “Insisted on going back to Gurdaspur.”
He claims that their daughter-in-law went to Noida with her mother and took all Anshuman’s belongings with her and went to her parents home. He also alleged that she didn’t even give them enough time to see or touch the Kirti Chakra.
What Did Anshuman Singh’s Mother Say?
As a tribute to Anshuman, UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh, a government job for a family member, and a road named after Anshuman in the district.
Manju Singh, Captain Anshuman Singh mother alleges that their “daughter-in-law who no longer stays with us,” received all the assistance amount and other facilities provided by the government as she emphasized that the rule should be “amended so that parents are entitled to them along with the wife of the martyr.”
About Next of Kin Rule
The Next of Kin aka NOK rules designate a person’s closest relative or legal representative. In the Army, if something happens to a service member, the ex-gratia amount is given to the NOK.
When a cadet or officer joins the Army, their parents or guardians are recorded as the NOK. However, once married, the Army mandates the spouse’s name as the NOK, which means all benefits, financial assistance, and belongings are transferred to the spouse in the event of the service member’s death.
About Captain Anshuman Singh’s Wife
Captain Anshuman’s wife, Smriti Singh of Gurdaspur, is an engineer by profession, and her parents are school principals. After training in the Agra Military Hospital, Anshuman was posted there and became the medical officer of a battalion posted in the Poonch sector of Kashmir.
While Smriti’s age isn’t known, Anusham died aged 23 in July, 2023. Smriti Singh is believed to be aged between 20-25 years.
In an earlier interview, Smriti recalled their love story, “We met on the first day of college. It was love at first sight.”
Saluting captain Anshuman Singh and his veer NARI 🫡 pic.twitter.com/IuGBKHmLpp
— SANATAN (@Eternaldharma_) July 8, 2024
She told the media that the couple were in a “Long-distance relationship for eight years,” before eventually marrying. However, within just two months of their marriage, Anshuman got posted to Siachen.
While addressing the media, Smiriti revealed that the couple had a long conversation hours before Anshuman’s death.
She told the reporters that, “On July 18, we had a long conversation about how our life will be in the next 50 years, building a house, having kids.” Moreover, she recalled the moment when she received the tragic call, “On the 19th morning, I got a call that he is no more.”
"It was love at first sight," recalled Smriti Singh – the wife of late Captain Anshuman Singh who was awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously for the ultimate sacrifice in saving the life of his fellow army men from a fire at Siachen. Om Shanti Captain Anshuman Singh ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/XO8ppm0KeV
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) July 7, 2024
She mentioned how she couldn’t accept the news of his death and the trauma it brought to the family.
For the curious, Captain Anshuman Singh is survived by his wife Smiriti, father Ravi, mother Manju, brother Ghanshyam Singh, and sister Tanya Singh.
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