Rifleman Samod Singh served with 14 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army. He was among the soldiers deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, where troops carry out demanding operational duties in challenging conditions.
In October 2015, an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir continued for several hours. Rifleman Samod Singh sustained serious injuries during the engagement and was evacuated for medical treatment.
Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on 28 October 2015. His supreme sacrifice brought grief to his family and fellow soldiers, who lost a comrade serving in one of the Army's demanding operational environments.
Rifleman Samod Singh's service with 14 Rashtriya Rifles forms part of the wider record of Indian Army personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice while serving in Jammu and Kashmir. His story is a reminder of the risks faced by soldiers carrying out their duties far from the safety of their homes.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Rifleman Samod Singh of 14 Rashtriya Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice on 28 October 2015. His service and sacrifice deserve a place in the nation's memory.
