Alipurduar, 14th November: In a tragic incident, an Indian Army Jawan Ranu Magar (33), a resident of Dalsingpara Gopal Bahadur Basti of Kalchini block, was martyred in a horrifying snowstorm in Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir. He was serving the nation as a Nayak in the Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army.
According to family sources, on the afternoon of November 11, Martyr Ranu Magar was on duty in Kargil. During this, tragedy befell as he was hit by a terrible snowstorm. Consequently, his body was buried in the snow. Subsequently, on November 12, afternoon, the family received the news of the incident.
Martyr Ranu Magar was survived by his father, mother, brother, his wife, and his two children. The family revealed that Ranu Magar was supposed to come home on November 16 to attend his brother’s wedding which was to take place on December 4.
On Tuesday, the martyred jawan’s mortal remains were brought back to his native place which led to an atmosphere of mourning in the area. Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik, Kalchini MLA Vishal Lama, Zilla Parishad member Ganga Prasad Sharma, and Kalchini BDO were present to pay homage to the martyr. In addition, a large crowd gather to get a last glimpse of the soldier. Later, the mortal remains were brought to Dalsingpara Torsha River Ghat of Kalchini block and was cremated with full state honours.
In a solemn event, Indian Army Jawan Ranu Magar, 33, who was martyred in a snowstorm in Kargil, was cremated with state honors in his hometown, Kalchini. Magar, a Nayak in the Gorkha Regiment, tragically lost his life on duty during a severe snowstorm on November 11. His passing has left a deep void in his family, who awaited his return for his brother’s wedding in December. Dignitaries and a large crowd paid their respects to the fallen hero, highlighting the profound impact of his sacrifice. 🇮🇳🌹🔥 #IndianArmy #MartyrHonored
In a tragic incident, Indian Army Jawan Ranu Magar, 33, from Kalchini, was martyred in a snowstorm in Kargil. He was a Nayak in the Gorkha Regiment. The news of his demise reached his family on November 12. Magar, survived by his immediate family, was due to return home for his brother’s wedding. His cremation, attended by local dignitaries and a large crowd, was conducted with full state honors in his hometown, reflecting the deep respect and mourning for his sacrifice. 🇮🇳🌹🔥 #IndianArmy #MartyrHonored
In a deeply saddening event, 33-year-old Indian Army Jawan Ranu Magar, serving as a Nayak in the Gorkha Regiment and hailing from Kalchini, tragically lost his life in a snowstorm in Kargil. The heartrending news of his passing reached his family on November 12. He was survived by his parents, brother, wife, and two children. Ranu Magar was set to return home soon for his brother’s wedding. His cremation, held in his native place, was attended by local officials and a large gathering, honoring his service with state honors. 🇮🇳🌹🔥 #IndianArmy #MartyrHonored