Bihar pays tribute to martyred Havildar Santosh Yadav

IANS May 22, 2025 335 views

Havildar Santosh Yadav, a brave soldier from Bhagalpur, Bihar, was posthumously honored after making the ultimate sacrifice in a counter-terror operation in Kashmir. Political leaders from across the spectrum paid heartfelt tributes, highlighting his extraordinary courage and commitment to the nation. His mortal remains were brought to his native village, where emotional residents welcomed him with patriotic fervor and deep respect. The state recognized his valor, symbolizing the profound sacrifice made by soldiers defending India's territorial integrity.

"His sacrifice will not go in vain. Farewell with moist eyes to Bihar's brave son." - Samrat Chaudhary
Patna, May 22: The mortal remains of Havildar Santosh Yadav, who laid down his life during a counter-terror operation in Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir, were brought to his native village, Ismailpur Bhatta in Bhagalpur on Thursday.

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Entire village mourns heroic soldier's supreme sacrifice

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Political leaders pay tribute to Havildar Santosh Yadav

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Five Bihar soldiers martyred in Kashmir operation

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State honors fallen hero with ceremonial last rites

As his body reached home, schoolchildren, villagers, and residents gathered on the roads, chanting slogans of "Shaheed Santosh Yadav Amar Rahe" and waving the Tricolour to honour the valiant soldier.

The mortal remains arrived at Patna airport late Wednesday night, where a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held.

Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Tejashwi Yadav, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, and other dignitaries paid floral tributes.

Giriraj Singh criticised the absence of Congress representatives, calling it a sign of disrespect, while also writing on social media.

"Salute to his sacrifice for the nation. His bravery will continue to inspire. Jai Hind," Singh said.

Samrat Chaudhary posted: "Your sacrifice will not go in vain. Farewell with moist eyes to Bihar’s brave son."

Tejashwi Yadav, in an emotional message, wrote: "India will never forget the unmatched courage of Shaheed Santosh Yadav. Jai Hind. Jai Bihar."

Vijay Kumar Sinha added: "He is not just Bhagalpur's pride, but the pride of the nation. His sacrifice will remain immortal in every Indian's heart."

Havildar Santosh Yadav, a native of Bhagalpur district, was martyred during a search operation in Kashmir. His selfless courage in confronting terrorists embodies the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

His mortal remains were taken to his village for last rites with full state honours. The last rites will be performed on Thursday.

Emotions ran high as the entire village stood united in grief and pride.

During Operation Sindoor and the search operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, five soldiers of Bihar sacrificed their lives defending the nation.

Among them, Mohammad Imtiaz (BSF) of Saran, Rambabu Singh (Indian Army) of Siwan, Manish Kumar (Indian Army) of Nawada and Sikandar Raut (47 Rashtriya Rifle) of Nalanda have given supreme sacrifice for the nation.

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Rahul K.
Salute to Havildar Santosh Yadav's supreme sacrifice! 🇮🇳 It's heartbreaking to see our brave soldiers laying down their lives while politicians turn this into a political issue. Why can't we just honor martyrs without point-scoring? Jai Hind!
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Priya M.
Heart goes out to the family of this braveheart. As a Bihari, I feel proud yet devastated - so many young men from our state sacrifice their lives at the borders. When will we have proper employment so our youth don't have to choose between poverty and peril? 😔
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Amit S.
Shaheed Santosh Yadav amar rahe! The way entire villages turn out to honor martyrs shows India's true spirit. But politicians should stop using these moments for their agendas. Focus on better equipment for soldiers and support for their families instead.
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Neha T.
These brave sons of Bihar make us proud every day. But why does our media only highlight martyrs from certain regions during certain operations? Every jawan's sacrifice is equal, whether in Kashmir, Arunachal or anywhere else protecting our borders.
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Sanjay P.
The real tribute would be ensuring his family gets all promised benefits without bureaucratic hassles. Too many martyr families struggle with paperwork and delays. Government should have a single-window system for them. Jai Jawan!
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Kavita R.
While we honor this brave soldier, let's also remember the 5 Bihari jawans mentioned in the article. Their sacrifice is equally important. Bihar has given so much to India's defense - it's time India gives back to Bihar with better infrastructure and opportunities.

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