Nation salutes the braveheart Sepoy Karnveer Singh who laid down his life in the line of duty on 20 October 2021 fighting terrorists in J&K’s Shopian

 

 

Sepoy Karn Veer Singh was a brave Indian soldier who was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his exceptional courage and sacrifice. He displayed remarkable valor during a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, ultimately giving his life in the line of duty. His dedication and bravery serve as an inspiration to all.

 

In 2017, he joined the army and was recruited into the 21 Rajput Regiment Battalion of the Rajputana Regiment, an infantry Regiment known for its valour and battle honours in various operations. After serving for sometime with his parent unit, he was deputed to serve with 44 RR battalion, deployed in J&K for counter-insurgency operations.

 

On October 20, 2021, Karnveer Singh and two terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire in Shopian’s Dragad. Two other terrorists were shot dead in a gunfight in the neighbouring Kulgam district. Police said the four were involved in the killing of migrant workers amid a wave of attacks on civilians in the region.

 

 

Sep Karn Veer Singh was a fearless and committed soldier, who laid down his life in the line of his duty at a young age of 25 yrs. Sep Karn Veer Singh was given the gallantry award, “Shaurya Chakra” posthumously on 15 Aug 2022, for his commendable bravery, devotion to duty, camaraderie and supreme sacrifice.