Young Army Officer Sacrifices Life Rescuing Agniveer In Sikkim, Just 6 Months After Joining Force

SOURCE ; NEW18

Last Updated:May 24, 2025, 10:27 IST

While marching towards a key post, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari jumped into a mountain stream to rescue an Agniveer, who lost control while crossing a log bridge

A young Indian Army officer leapt into a raging mountain stream to save a fellow soldier during a patrol in North Sikkim but was swept away by the strong current.

The 23-year-old Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts, commissioned in December last year, was leading a route-opening patrol towards a tactical operating base in Sikkim when the tragic incident took place.

While marching towards a key army post, Lieutenant Tiwari bravely jumped into a treacherous mountain stream to rescue Agniveer Stephan Subba, who lost control while crossing a log bridge.

Another soldier, Naik Pukar Katel, followed Lieutenant Tiwari in the rescue effort and successfully pulled the Agniveer out of the mountain stream.

While Subba was brought to safety, Lieutenant Tiwari was swept away by the powerful current. His body was recovered approximately 800 metres downstream.

The Indian Army in a post said, His bravery and devotion to duty will continue to inspire generations. The #IndianArmy stands shoulder to shoulder with the family in this hour of grief.”

“A wreath was laid with full military honours by Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla, GOC Trishakti Corps, at Bengdubi Military Station, prior to the final journey of the braveheart’s mortal remains to his hometown,” the Siliguri-based 33 Corps (Trishakti Corps) posted on X.

He is survived by his parents and sister.

Location :

Sikkim, India, India

First Published:

May 24, 2025, 10:27 IST