Captain Aman Kumar Singh, a 22-year-old officer of the Indian Army, tragically passed away due to a cardiac arrest while performing his duties in the Narayan area of Handwara, Kupwara district, in north Kashmir on February 22, 2026. The incident highlights the demanding conditions faced by military personnel in remote and challenging terrains.
According to official sources, Captain Singh experienced a sudden deterioration in health between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. during active duty in a mountainous region. His fellow soldiers promptly provided first aid and carried him on their shoulders to a nearby helipad for urgent evacuation. He was subsequently airlifted by helicopter to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar, where medical professionals declared him deceased upon arrival at around 2:00 p.m., despite exhaustive efforts to revive him.
Captain Singh, a resident of Hata village in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh—earlier reported in some sources as Bakar Abad—had been serving in Baramulla for one year and was recently promoted to the rank of Captain following two years as a Lieutenant. He joined the Indian Army through the Technical Entry Scheme after completing his intermediate education at Hallmark World School in Gorakhpur and beginning a BTech program in Civil Engineering in Ghaziabad. As the only son of his parents, with his father, Yashwant Singh, employed as a mechanical engineer in the private sector in Varanasi, his untimely death has plunged his family and community into profound sorrow.
In response to the incident, local police have initiated proceedings under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to formally document the circumstances. The officer’s mortal remains were scheduled for transportation from Srinagar to Delhi, followed by a flight to Gorakhpur airport, arriving around 2:00 p.m. on February 23, 2026. From there, they were to be conveyed to his ancestral village in Kushinagar with full state honors, allowing family, friends, and colleagues to pay their final respects.
This event underscores the inherent risks and physical strains associated with military service in high-altitude and isolated postings. Captain Singh’s dedication exemplifies the commitment of India’s armed forces, and his loss is mourned by the nation. Further details on the funeral arrangements and any official tributes are awaited as investigations proceed.
