Lieutenant Colonel Abhinav Malik (38), a resident of Saini village located on NH-34 in Meerut, returned home from duty and suddenly felt uneasy. His family rushed him to the hospital, but he died of a heart attack on the way. He was posted in Telangana.
Detailed Report:
Lieutenant Colonel Abhinav Malik (38), a resident of Saini village on NH-34 in Meerut, died of a heart attack. He was posted in Secunderabad, Telangana. Abhinav Malik was the only son of retired Colonel Ranveer Singh Malik. According to his cousin and BJP leader Mohit Malik, Abhinav had returned to his residence on Sunday evening after duty.
Around 10:30 PM, he started feeling unwell and was taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away on the way. Upon receiving the news, his father, Colonel Ranveer Singh Malik (Retd.), and other family members left for Telangana. As the news spread, people gathered at their residence to pay their respects.
Joined the Army through Technical Entry after Class 12
According to family members, Abhinav joined the Indian Army through the Technical Entry Scheme after completing his Class 12 education at St. Mary’s School. He was just 17 and a half years old when he joined the Army. Over the years, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the age of 38.
Father is a Retired Colonel
Abhinav’s grandfather, Guru Vachan Singh Malik, aged 101, is retired from the Sugarcane Department. His father, Colonel Ranveer Singh Malik (Retd.), retired about 10 years ago. Abhinav is survived by his mother Rajindri, wife Tanu Malik, 4-year-old daughter Myra, and elder sister Vibha, who is married. His parents reside in Rakshpuram, under the Ganganagar police station area.
Funeral with Military Honors to be Held in the Village
As per the family, Abhinav Malik’s mortal remains will be brought from Telangana to Meerut late Monday night. The funeral will take place with full military honors on Tuesday morning at the cremation ground in Saini village.
