Martyr's family awaits support
Operation Sindoor
in Jammu and Kashmir.
He fought for 27 days at Udhampur Army Hospital after being critically wounded on May 9.
His father, Janardan Singh, said, "I will salute the Tricolour this Independence Day and imagine I am saluting my martyred son." The family has sought a gas agency in Sunil's name, a govt job, a martyr's gate and a statue. "The DM assured us, but nothing has started," Janardan said.
His mother, Pavadharo Devi, recalled his caring nature while his younger brother Anil said it still feels like Sunil is "just on duty".
Sunil joined the Army in 2002 and was promoted to Havildar in 2023. His wife now lives in Lucknow with their children, determined to fulfil his dream of making them officers.
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