Indian Army Grenadier Sunil Kumar from Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district died in a road accident, days after the birth of his second son. The incident occurred while the 29-year-old soldier was on leave at his village, where the family had been preparing for the naming ceremony of the newborn child.
Sunil Kumar, a serving member of the Grenadiers Regiment of the Indian Army, had returned home on leave to spend time with his family following the birth of his son 17 days earlier. According to family members, preparations were underway for the traditional naming ceremony of the newborn before the accident took place.
According to available information, Sunil Kumar left home on a motorcycle on the evening of May 29 for urgent work when his bike reportedly slipped on the road, causing him to fall. He sustained serious injuries to his head and other parts of the body. Local residents took him to a hospital, from where he was referred to a higher medical centre after initial treatment due to his critical condition.
He was later admitted to a military hospital in Jaipur, where doctors continued treatment. However, his condition reportedly deteriorated during treatment and he later died.
Sunil Kumar joined the Indian Army in 2017 and served for nearly nine years in different military units and forward areas. At the time of his death, he was posted with an active Army unit. He was married in 2019 and is survived by his wife, a three-year-old son and a newborn son.
Following news of his death, his mortal remains were brought to the village with military honours on Monday. A tribute procession was taken out before the body reached the village, with local residents, youths, former servicemen and social organisations participating. People paid tribute by showering flowers and raising patriotic slogans during the final journey.
Sunil Kumar’s mortal remains arrived wrapped in the national flag, and he was cremated with military honours. Army personnel conducted the final rites, including a guard of honour.
During the funeral, his three-year-old son performed the last rites. Army officials handed over the national flag to the family and conveyed condolences.
Local residents, former servicemen and social organisations expressed condolences to the bereaved family. Residents also sought administrative assistance for the family following the soldier’s death.
