Bihar

MARTYR’S BODY RETURNED HOME WRAPPED IN THE TRICOLOUR

The mortal remains of the soldier from Bhojpur—who was martyred in an accident involving an Air Force aircraft during landing at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning—arrived at his native village, Kayamnagar, on Sunday with full military honors. A crowd of thousands gathered to catch a final glimpse of their brave son, whose body was draped in the tricolour.

Dr. Rajiv Nayan Agrawal

Monday, June 15, 2026 - 13:58

MARTYR’S BODY RETURNED HOME WRAPPED IN THE TRICOLOUR

15-JUNE-ENG 15

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------The mortal remains of the soldier from Bhojpur—who was martyred in an accident involving an Air Force aircraft during landing at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning—arrived at his native village, Kayamnagar, on Sunday with full military honors. A crowd of thousands gathered to catch a final glimpse of their brave son, whose body was draped in the tricolour.

Around 2:30 PM, as the Indian Air Force vehicle carrying the martyr's mortal remains arrived at the Koilwar six-lane bridge from Bihta Air Force Station, the eyes of those waiting there welled up with tears. A large number of people stood along the roadside, hoping to catch a glimpse of the mortal remains. During the procession, the entire area reverberated with slogans of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," "Vande Mataram," and "Shaheed Danish Amar Rahein" (Long live Martyr Danish).

Holding the Tricolour, thousands of youths accompanied the funeral vehicle on the journey from Koilwar to Kayamnagar. A wave of grief swept through the village upon their arrival. The family members were inconsolable, while villagers paid tearful tributes to their brave son.

It is reported that four bravehearts, including the soldier from Bhojpur, made the ultimate sacrifice in an accident that occurred during the landing of an aircraft at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. A pall of gloom descended on the entire region as the martyr's body reached his home; people hailed him as a true national hero, saluting his courage and patriotism.

A large number of people from surrounding areas arrived to pay their last respects and offer tributes. Preparations for the funeral were made with full military honours in the presence of the administration and security forces. Remembering the martyr's sacrifice, people remarked that his supreme act of selflessness would forever inspire future generations to serve the nation.