A deeply moving scene unfolded in Punjab as Dalvir Singh, a retired Subedar Major of the 56 Armoured Regiment, donned his Army uniform to bid a final farewell to his son, Sowar Jobanjeet Singh, who was who was among 10 Indian Army personnel killed in a tragic road accident in Doda.
Sowar Jobanjeet Singh, serving with the 8 Cavalry, lost his life in a tragic Army vehicle accident in the Doda sector. He was only 23 years old, and his wedding was scheduled for March 1, with all preparations already completed.
As thousands gathered for the funeral procession, Subedar Major Dalvir Singh stood tall in uniform, saluting his son with quiet dignity. In a voice heavy with emotion yet firm with resolve, he said, “Sher tha, sher nu lae gaye” (He was a lion, and a lion has been taken away).
Even in the face of unimaginable grief, the retired soldier urged family members and villagers not to weep. “Do not cry. Stay in high spirits. He was a lion,” he said, reflecting the deep-rooted ethos of the soldier’s code—honour above sorrow, duty above self.
The sight of a father, himself a veteran, saluting his martyred son became a powerful symbol of Punjab’s enduring military tradition, where courage and sacrifice pass from one generation to the next.
Jobanjeet Singh’s martyrdom, just weeks before he was to begin a new chapter of life, has left the entire region in mourning. Yet, the strength displayed by his father has resonated across the nation, standing as a poignant reminder of the resilience of soldiers’ families and the silent sacrifices that uphold the country’s security.
As mourners chanted “Shaheed Jobanjeet Singh Amar Rahe,” the farewell was not just one of grief, but of pride—of a brave father honouring a brave son.
