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India Today
23-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Young Army officer dies rescuing a drowning soldier in Sikkim
Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts Regiment lost his life on Thursday while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim, officials said on to an Army statement, the 23-year-old officer, commissioned just six months ago on December 14, 2024, displayed exemplary courage and leadership in the line of incident occurred while Lieutenant Tiwari was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB), a strategic location being prepared for future deployment. Around 11 am, Agniveer Stephan Subba slipped while crossing a log bridge and was swept away by a fast-moving mountain Acting without hesitation, Lieutenant Tiwari jumped into the torrent in an attempt to save the soldier. Naik Pukar Katel also entered the water to assist. Together, they managed to pull the Agniveer to the process, however, Lieutenant Tiwari was carried away by the current. Despite immediate rescue efforts by the patrol team, his body was found 800 metres downstream nearly half an hour is survived by his parents and a Indian Army hailed Lieutenant Tiwari's actions as a reflection of the force's core values: selfless service, integrity, and leadership by example. His sacrifice, the Army said, underscores the enduring bond between officers and soldiers — a bond forged in both war and peace.
News18
23-05-2025
- General
- News18
Indian Army Officer, Just 6 Months Into Service, Dies While Saving Fellow Soldier In Sikkim
Last Updated: The young officer was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB) when the incident occurred A 23-year-old officer of the Sikkim Scouts regiment of the Indian Army died on Wednesday while rescuing a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim. The young officer, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, was commissioned on 14 December 2024 and had been serving for less than six months. On Wednesday, he was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB)—a key forward post being prepared for future deployment—when the incident occurred, ANI reported. At around 11:00 AM, Agniveer Stephan Subba, a member of the patrol, lost his balance while crossing a log bridge and was swept away by a strong mountain stream. Lieutenant Tiwari immediately entered the water in an attempt to save him. Another soldier, Naik Pukar Katel, followed to assist. Together, they managed to rescue the Agniveer. However, Lieutenant Tiwari was carried away by the current. His body was recovered approximately 800 metres downstream by 11:30 AM. The Sikkim Scouts, to which he belonged, is a regiment of the Indian Army raised from and based in the state of Sikkim. Lieutenant Tiwari is survived by his parents and a sister. The Indian Army has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the young officer, stating that his actions reflect the values of commitment, leadership, and duty to fellow soldiers. First Published:
