Martyr Nayak Pushpendra Negi Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors
Nayak Pushpendra Negi, a braveheart from Thaimgarang village in Sangla Tehsil of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, was laid to rest with full military honors on Thursday. He was serving in the 19 Dogra Regiment and tragically lost his life at the age of 29 after being struck by tree branches during a storm while on duty in Assam.
The arrival of his mortal remains in his native village brought deep sorrow and mourning to the entire community. His wife Kirti Negi clung to his body in tears and saluted him with a heart-wrenching tribute: “I will live with your name forever and never let another name be part of my life.” Their six-year-old son Aetik stood silently, watching the mourners with innocent eyes.
The atmosphere echoed with chants of “Shaheed Pushpendra Negi Amar Rahe” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as hundreds gathered to bid farewell.
Pushpendra is survived by his father Mahendra, mother Sarla, wife Kirti, son Aetik, and brother Parvinder.
Political leaders from both the BJP and Congress stood together in grief to pay tribute to the fallen hero. Among them were BJP’s Surat Negi, Karn Nanda, Yashwant Negi, and APMC Director Umesh Negi. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, praying for strength in this time of irreparable loss.
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