Havildar Sunil Kumar Yadav, a soldier hailing from Chausa village in Bihar’s Buxar district, has lost his life after battling for days in a military hospital. He was critically injured during a Pakistani drone attack that occurred after Operation Sindoor, and passed away on Wednesday despite extensive medical efforts.
Sunil was stationed in the Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir when a Pakistani drone targeted his unit on the night of May 9. After initial treatment in Rajouri, his condition worsened and he was airlifted to the Army Hospital in Udhampur on May 15. Doctors fought to stabilize him, but his injuries proved fatal.
His death adds to the growing list of soldiers from Bihar who have paid the ultimate price during and after Operation Sindoor. The operation has been marked by frequent skirmishes, drone strikes, and militant encounters in the Union Territory.
Among the other martyrs from Bihar:
- Mohammad Imtiaz, a BSF sub-inspector from Narayanpur in Saran district, died from injuries sustained in Pakistani firing. His funeral on May 12 drew thousands of mourners.
- Rambabu, a soldier from Siwan district, was killed in action just three months after his wedding, leaving behind a young widow.
- Sikandar Raut, a BSF jawan from Nalanda district, died during a gunfight in Kupwara after being transferred from Ranchi amid rising hostilities.
- Santosh Yadav, a havildar from Bhagalpur, was martyred in a search operation in the Nowshera sector. His family was informed on May 20.
These sacrifices reflect the bravery and dedication of Bihar’s youth, many of whom serve on the most dangerous frontlines. As the state mourns another son lost in the line of duty, the nation salutes the courage and commitment of soldiers like Sunil Yadav who stand as sentinels of peace in times of conflict.
