Army pens heartfelt note for first Agniveer who made supreme sacrifice in Siachen: 'When the bugle calls...'
1 year, 4 months ago

Army pens heartfelt note for first Agniveer who made supreme sacrifice in Siachen: 'When the bugle calls...'

India TV News  

Siachen: An Agniveer died in the line of duty in Siachen, Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps, headquartered in Leh, said on Sunday. Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer and said that the armed forces stands with the grieving family. "General Manoj Pande #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen. All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen and offer deepest condolences to the family,” Fire and Fury Corps posted on X.

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Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman death: Army clarifies financial aid question
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman death: Army clarifies financial aid question

Live Mint  

Gawate Akshay Laxman is the first Agniveer from the Indian Army to make the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The Indian Army, senior ministers, and Opposition leaders expressed their condolences and offered their support to the family of the soldier, but Gawate Akshay Laxman's death has also reignited the debate around the Agniveer scheme of the central government. …

Agniveer row: Army clarifies emoluments after jawan's death as Rahul Gandhi questions benefits for kin
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer row: Army clarifies emoluments after jawan's death as Rahul Gandhi questions benefits for kin

India TV News  

Indian Army on Sunday night released a fresh statement on the demise of the Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman after several social media posts surfaced regarding financial assistance to the next of kin of the deceased. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also questioned the Agniveer policy calling it a scheme devised to "insult" India's brave hearts. "Agniveer is a plan to insult …

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman Makes Ultimate Sacrifice in Siachen
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman Makes Ultimate Sacrifice in Siachen

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: An Agniveer died in the line of duty in Siachen, the Army's Leh-headquartered Fire and Fury Corps said on Sunday.Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer, Gawate Akshay Laxman, who hailed from Maharashtra. Army personnel pay tribute to Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator who lost his life in …

Indian Army pays tribute to first Agniveer to lose life in line of duty
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Army pays tribute to first Agniveer to lose life in line of duty

Firstpost  

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier The Indian Army on Sunday paid tribute to Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, an operator who lost his life in the line of duty amid the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier. All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the …

Agniveer dies in line of duty in Siachen
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer dies in line of duty in Siachen

Hindustan Times  

A soldier died in the line of duty in Siachen due to a medical condition linked to high altitude, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. Gawate Akshay Laxman is the first Agniveer, recruited under the Agnipath model, battle casualty as his death occurred while on duty, the officials said. All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the …

Agniveer dies at Siachen Glacier, Indian Army pays tribute
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer dies at Siachen Glacier, Indian Army pays tribute

Hindustan Times  

An Agniveer died in the line of duty on the treacherous terrains of the Siachen glacier, the Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps said on Sunday. All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of Siachen and offer deepest condolences to the family," …

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman killed in line of duty on Siachen
1 year, 4 months ago

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman killed in line of duty on Siachen

The Hindu  

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman — deployed at the Siachen glacier, the world’s highest battlefield — has become the first Agniveer to be killed in the line of duty since the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of soldiers was introduced. All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, …

Agniveer Amritpal Singh died by suicide: Indian Army responds amid political slugfest
1 year, 5 months ago

Agniveer Amritpal Singh died by suicide: Indian Army responds amid political slugfest

Hindustan Times  

Amid a major political controversy over not giving a guard of honour to an Agniveer recruit, the Indian Army on Sunday said Amritpal Singh died by suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty and clarified that military honours were not extended to his funeral as deaths arising out of self-inflicted injuries are not given such honours. "It is a …

Agniveer 'Committed Suicide': Army Responds To Row Over Funeral Without Guard Of Honour
1 year, 5 months ago

Agniveer 'Committed Suicide': Army Responds To Row Over Funeral Without Guard Of Honour

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Sunday said that Agniveer Amritpal Singh, who lost his life in Jammu and Kashmir on October 11, committed suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty. The Army, in a statement, said since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, such cases are not entitled to Military Funerals as per the extant …

‘Mourning day when political leader dies…no honour for Agniveer’: AAP leader on last rites of soldier
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Mourning day when political leader dies…no honour for Agniveer’: AAP leader on last rites of soldier

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha on Sunday expressed shock over the Army not giving the guard of honour or military funeral to Agniveer Amritpal Singh who died of a ‘self-inflicted gunshot injury’. AAP leader Raghav Chadha 20-year-old Agniveer recruit Amritpal Singh, on October 11, was found dead with a bullet injury at an Army camp along the Line of …

No military funeral in case of death from self-inflicted injury: Army
1 year, 5 months ago

No military funeral in case of death from self-inflicted injury: Army

Hindustan Times  

An Agniveer recruit from Punjab, who died of a “self-inflicted gunshot injury” earlier this week, will not be given any guard of honour or military funeral in accordance with the existing policy, the army said on Saturday. The statement came as the state government and opposition parties in Punjab expressed shock over no guard of honour being provided during the …

Agniveer died from ‘self-inflicted injury’, says Army
1 year, 5 months ago

Agniveer died from ‘self-inflicted injury’, says Army

The Hindu  

The Army on Saturday said Amritpal Singh, an Agniveer, died on October 11 from a self-inflicted injury due to which no guard of honour or military funeral was provided to him, in accordance with the existing policy. “In an unfortunate incident, Agniveer Amritpal Singh died while on sentry duty in Rajouri Sector due to a self-inflicted gun shot injury. “The …

J-K: Agniveer dies of 'self-inflicted injury' along LoC in Rajouri sector, Army express condolences
1 year, 5 months ago

J-K: Agniveer dies of 'self-inflicted injury' along LoC in Rajouri sector, Army express condolences

India TV News  

A recent recruit Agniveer died of a 'self-inflicted gunshot injury' along the Line of Control in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Saturday. "In an unfortunate incident, Agniveer Amritpal Singh died while on sentry duty in Rajouri Sector, due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury. A Court of Inquiry to ascertain more details is in …

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