The last rites of 38-year-old soldier Hare Ram Kunwar, who tragically lost his life in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, were conducted with full state honors at Mahuli Ghat in Bihar’s Bhojpur district. His elder son, Piyush, lit the funeral pyre while the Indian Army paid respects to the fallen soldier draped in the national Tricolour.
Before the cremation, family members offered flowers and emotional tributes to the departed soldier. A poignant moment occurred as the soldier’s father bowed before his son’s body, and his younger son Priyanshu saluted his father in a final farewell. Villagers and locals gathered at Mahuli Ghat to pay their respects, honoring the brave soldier with chants and slogans.
The soldier’s elder brother, Jaiprakash Kunwar, mentioned that the family was devastated upon receiving the news, highlighting Hare Ram Kunwar’s dedication to serving the nation since joining the Bihar Regiment in 2009. The entire village mourned the loss, with the martyr’s wife inconsolable and their young sons left fatherless.
Thousands paid tribute to the soldier, expressing both grief and pride in his sacrifice. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha expressed deep sadness over the soldier’s martyrdom, acknowledging his sacrifice and offering condolences to the bereaved family. The tragic accident in Doda district claimed the lives of ten soldiers and left eleven others injured, impacting the entire region.
