A wave of mourning swept across Baraban village in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district as news broke of Lance Naik Manish Thakur’s tragic death in a landslide in North Sikkim. The 27-year-old soldier from the Dogra Regiment was martyred on Sunday evening while on duty near the Brigade Headquarters at Chatten.
Lance Naik Thakur, remembered by his comrades and villagers for his discipline and humility, had joined the Indian Army in September 2016. Over the past eight years, he served the nation with quiet commitment and dedication. He is survived by his wife, Tanu Devi, and his parents, Joginder Singh and Kiran Bala, who live in Baraban (Kolar) village under Nahan tehsil.
Confirming the incident, Deputy Director of the Sainik Welfare Board in Sirmaur, Major (Retd) Deepak Dhawan, said that the soldier’s mortal remains are expected to reach Chandigarh by aircraft later in the evening. From there, the body will be transported to his native village by road with full military honours.
“Lance Naik Manish Thakur has laid down his life in the line of duty and we salute his supreme sacrifice. The district administration, along with the Army and the Sainik Welfare Board, is fully supporting the bereaved family,” said Major Dhawan.
The final rites will be performed in Baraban village with full military honours, following the Assured Decent Last Rites (ADLR) protocol. The entire region stands united in grief and pride, saluting the fallen hero for his unwavering service to the nation.
