Subedar Raj Kumar of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice on 9 October 2017 after sustaining injuries in a firing incident in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Serving with 53 Rashtriya Rifles and associated with 26 Punjab, Subedar Raj Kumar was deployed in an area affected by terrorist activity. On 9 October 2017, an Army patrol came under fire while returning from patrol duties.
Subedar Raj Kumar sustained serious injuries during the incident. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
A native of Khanni village in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, Subedar Raj Kumar served the nation as a member of the Indian Army. His service took him to Jammu and Kashmir, where soldiers continued to undertake demanding duties amid security challenges.
His sacrifice is remembered as part of the Indian Army's record of service and commitment to duty. Subedar Raj Kumar remains honoured for his service to the nation and his supreme sacrifice.
