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India.com
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Lance Naik Dinesh Kumars Last Rites Performed With Full Honours In Haryana
Palwal: The last rites of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who was killed in a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control, were performed with full military honours on Thursday at his native village Mohammadpur in Palwal district. Lance Naik Kumar lost his life on May 7, 2025, during unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces along the LoC. Family members, residents, and officials from the armed forces and civil administration paid their final respects to the fallen soldier. The funeral ceremony was marked by a gun salute in honour of his sacrifice. #WATCH | Palwal, Haryana | Last rites of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, performed with full honour at his native place in Mohammadpur. He was killed during a ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control on 07 May 2025. — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 Speaking to the media, Haryana Cabinet Minister Rajesh Nagar who attended the last rite of the Lamce Naik said, "All the countrymen are with the Army right now. They are proud of their Army will give a befitting reply. The nation stands with the family of Dinesh Kumar, who sacrificed his life while serving the country." Haryana Cabinet Minister Gaurav Gautam also said the entire country "bows down" to Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar for his sacrifice. Minister Gautam said, "The government and the Army are looking forward to avenging the terrorist activity. Dinesh Kumar has sacrificed his life in this process. The whole nation bows down to him for his sacrifice." Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and all Ranks of the Indian Army paid tribute to Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who was killed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir. In an official statement, the Indian Army said, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and All Ranks of the Indian Army salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who laid down his life on 07 May 2025 during ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control." The Army also extended its solidarity to the innocent civilians affected by the attacks, stating, "Indian Army stands in solidarity with the innocent civilians who are victims of attacks orchestrated through indiscriminate artillery shelling by the adversary in the #Poonch sector. The nefarious designs of our enemies have been and will continue to be thwarted with resolute and punitive action." Meanwhile, heart-wrenching visuals from his home showed his inconsolable wife, devastated parents, and a mourning village that gathered to pay their respects. Dinesh Kumar is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings. Kapil, the brother of Dinesh Kumar, recounted the sequence of events to ANI. "At 4 AM, I received a call from his number. When I called back at 8 AM, his senior answered and informed me that my brother was in serious condition at the field hospital and was undergoing surgery. Later, when I called again, I was told that my brother was stable. But when I called the field hospital directly, I was informed that my brother had passed away," Kapil said. Earlier, the White Knight Corps on Wednesday confirmed the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment was killed in the shelling that took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Confirming his death, the White Knight Corps posted on social media platform X, "GOC and all ranks of White Knight Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of 5 Fd Regt, who laid down his life on 07 May 25 during Pakistan Army shelling."
The Print
08-05-2025
- The Print
Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, killed at LoC, cremated in Palwal amid chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
On Wednesday, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who was patrolling the Line of Control (LoC), was killed during shelling by Pakistan. The air was pierced by cries of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', and the occasional 'Jai Shree Ram'. Gulawad: At Mohammadpur village in Haryana's Palwal district, thousands thronged to the cremation of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who was killed on the frontline during shelling by Pakistan forces. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Indian armed forces, in the early hours of Wednesday, launched Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam attack on 22 April. On Thursday, the village of Gulawad, Mohammadpur, which has only 15-20 houses, was overrun with people who had come to pay their last respects to the soldier. Women in ghoonghat and young men on bikes came from all over Palwal and from nearby villages in Haryana. The courtyard of Dinesh's house was full of people—some standing on the staircase that led up to the terrace, while others sat on the terrace, peeping down from behind the handrails. Dinesh is survived by his wife, Seema, a lawyer, and two children—a daughter, 7, and a son, 3. His family also has his parents, four brothers and a sister. 'We came to know that our son was killed at the border yesterday evening. My son wanted to be a part of the Army since he was in Class 10. He was recently promoted as well,' Dinesh's father Dayachand Sharma told ThePrint. With a cry of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai,' he said, 'I have sacrificed my son for this country, and I will send more people from my family into the Army.' Before Dinesh's mortal remains were brought to his home, his body was taken around the village and the nearby area, where residents came out to see him for the final time. The Indian flag could be seen everywhere, including wrapped around his coffin. When his coffin finally reached his home, it was placed in the courtyard, where his mother and pregnant wife looked at him for the last time. His wife broke down in tears, while his mother lovingly caressed the photo that was later put on his coffin. 'I could not speak to him for the last time,' his wife mournfully shared with ThePrint. 'He called me Monday at 9 p.m., I was sleeping as I had taken medicines. When I called him back, he said, 'I will call you in an hour'. I kept waiting till 1 a.m., but he never called.' Dinesh's body was taken to an open ground in the village, where it was placed on a raised platform. His family members garlanded his body. A woman among the crowd called out, saying that, even though the people are sad, we are proud of Dinesh's sacrifice. 'We will not cry. This is a sacrifice for the village, for us.' After a gun salute and grand ceremonial drill, Dinesh was cremated. As his father sat in one corner, looking at the burning pyre, he shared his resolve again: 'Two of my sons are in the Army, I will send more people from the family.' Kapil and Hardutt, Dinesh's younger brothers, are associated with the Army. While Kapil is posted at Jalandhar, Hardutt is currently a trainee in the Army. The youngest brother is also preparing for the police exams. (Edited by Sanya Mathur) Also Read: Op Sindoor 'ongoing', killed 'at least 100' terrorists—govt at all-party meet chaired by Rajnath Singh
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Pak shelling in Poonch: Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar's mortal remains reach Haryana village; martyr's father says ‘2 more sons still serving nation'
The mortal remains of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, 32, of the 5-Field Regiment, who was killed in Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, reached his native village of Gulabad in Haryana's Palwal on Thursday. Several BJP ministers and party workers, besides Army personnel and officers, reached martyr Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar's home and offered their condolences to the bereaved family. Dinesh Kumar joined the Army in 2014 and is survived by his wife Seema, who is an advocate, and two children. Dinesh Kumar was the eldest of five siblings. Dinesh Kumar's younger brothers Kapil and Hardatt are serving in the Indian Army as part of the Agnipath scheme. Another brother, Vishnu, helps their father in the fields, and the youngest brother, Vishnu, is studying. 'My son sacrificed his life while serving his motherland. His martyrdom will not go to waste. My one son has been martyred, my two other sons are still serving for the nation,' Dinesh Kumar's father Daya Chand told media persons. Dinesh Kumar was recently promoted to the rank of Lance Naik. Lance Naik Dinesh and several others were killed in the intense artillery and mortar shelling by the Pakistan Army targeting the forward area village in Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistan Army's action came after the Indian Armed forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Poonch sector in Jammu has received the maximum artillery shelling and recorded 13 deaths, so far.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Arvind Kejriwal pays tribute to Lance Naik from Haryana, killed in Pakistani shelling
New Delhi [India], May 8, (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to Indian Army soldier Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar who was killed in unprovoked Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control (LoC). In a post on X, Kejriwal said, 'The entire nation pays tribute to soldier Dinesh Kumar Sharma ji, who was martyred valiantly while protecting the country in the cowardly firing by Pakistan.' 'May God grant the departed soul a place in his lotus feet and give the family the strength to bear this immense loss. The country will never forget their sacrifice,' he said in a tweet in Hindi. Meanwhile, heart-wrenching visuals from his home showed his inconsolable wife, devastated parents, and a mourning village that gathered to pay their respects. Dinesh Kumar is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings. Kapil, the brother of Dinesh Kumar, recounted the sequence of events to ANI. 'At 4 AM, I received a call from his number. When I called back at 8 AM, his senior answered and informed me that my brother was in serious condition at the field hospital and was undergoing surgery. Later, when I called again, I was told that my brother was stable. But when I called the field hospital directly, I was informed that my brother had passed away,' Kapil said. 'His (Dinesh) body will reach after 2 PM today,' added Kapil. Earlier, the White Knight Corps on Wednesday confirmed the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment was killed in the shelling that took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Confirming his death, the White Knight Corps posted on social media platform X, '#GOC and all ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of 5 Fd Regt, who laid down his life on 07 May 25 during Pakistan Army shelling.' (ANI)
Mint
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Indian Army honours Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar killed in Pakistan shelling along LoC after Operation Sindoor
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army honoured the sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who lost his life following the ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control on May 7, 2025, the Indian Army said. '#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, who laid down his life on 07 May 2025 during ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control,' the Indian Army wrote on X. Further, the Army expressed solidarity with the civilian victims in the Poonch district during the artillery and mortar shelling from the Pakistani army along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. '#IndianArmy stands in solidarity with the innocent civilians who are victims of attacks orchestrated through indiscriminate artillery shelling by the adversary in the #Poonch sector,' the Army said. The White Knight Corps on Wednesday confirmed the death of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar in a post on X. '#GOC and all ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps salute the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of 5 Fd Regt, who laid down his life on 07 May 25 during Pakistan Army shelling,' White Knight Corps wrote. Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and siblings, reported ANI. His brother Kapil shared the details of the incident with ANI and said, 'At 4 AM, I received a call from his number. When I called back at 8 AM, his senior answered and informed me that my brother was in serious condition at the field hospital and was undergoing surgery.' He further said, 'Later, when I called again, I was told that my brother was stable. But when I called the field hospital directly, I was informed that my brother had passed away. His (Dinesh) body will reach after 2 pm today.' On Wednesday, at least 15 people were killed and 43 others injured during cross-border artillery and mortar shelling from the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir with escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces launched missile in Pakistan and PoK, targeting the terrorist infrastructure in the region.
