Sepoy Rajendra Singh of the Indian Army succumbed to his injuries on 26 October 2018 after sustaining a serious head injury while performing security duties in south Kashmir.
He was part of a Quick Reaction Team providing security to a Border Roads Organisation convoy. On the evening of 25 October, as the convoy passed the Anantnag bypass tri-junction near National Highway 44, youths hurled stones at the vehicle. Singh was struck directly on the head and sustained a critical injury.
He was provided first aid and evacuated to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar. Despite medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Sepoy Rajendra Singh hailed from Badena village in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. He had joined the Indian Army in 2016 and was 22 years old at the time of his death.
His death was a profound loss to his family and fellow soldiers. He had been carrying out an assigned security responsibility when he sustained the injury that ultimately claimed his life.
The Honour Post pays tribute to Sepoy Rajendra Singh, honouring his service and remembering the young soldier whose life ended while performing his duty.
