The names of six Indian military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, India’s military response following the Pahalgam terror attack, will be inscribed at the National War Memorial in the national capital.
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Operation Sindoor Heroes to Be Honoured at National War Memorial
The government has, for the first time since the operation, officially released the names of the personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the mission. Five of the fallen belonged to the Indian Army, while one served in the Indian Air Force.
Their names have been included in the list of military personnel
The personnel identified are Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Agniveer Murali Naik, Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh, and Indian Air Force Sergeant Surendra Kumar.
Their names have been included in the list of military personnel who laid down their lives during various operations in 2025. As a mark of national tribute, their names will be engraved on the Tyag Chakra (Circle of Sacrifice) at the National War Memorial.
The Tyag Chakra consists of 16 concentric granite walls bearing the names, ranks, and units of all armed forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation since Independence. The memorial stands as a permanent tribute to the courage, dedication, and service of India’s fallen soldiers.
The inclusion of the Operation Sindoor personnel at the National War Memorial recognizes their sacrifice and ensures that their contribution to the nation’s security will be remembered for generations to come.
