His wife Srishti received the award.
Captain Anshuman has been awarded the Kirti Chakra by the President. The award was received by Srishti Singh, wife of Captain Anshuman Singh. However, Srishty looked emotional before accepting the award. Srishty's moist eyes and sadness during the award ceremony Everyone had smiles on their face. Srishti lost her husband forever after just 5 months of marriage.
Married in February 2023
In the month of February, Captain Anshuman Singh took seven rounds with Srishti. Shortly after the wedding, the captain went back to duty. Anshuman Singh was the Captain of the Army Medical Corps of the 26th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment. He was posted at the Siachen Glacier.
Fire in army camp
By the way, Siachen Glacier is known for its freezing cold. The temperature there is always in the minus. But in July 2023, some army bunkers built on Siachen caught fire. During this time, some youths were seriously trapped in the bunker. Captain Anshuman also showed bravery and entered the bunker and rescued 4 soldiers from there. However, Anshuman himself got trapped in that bunker and came under fire after some time. Anshuman was somehow pulled out of the bunker and taken to the hospital. But he died at the hospital.
Wife falls unconscious after husband's death
Captain Anshuman Singh's body was brought to his native village Deoria by helicopter. News of the deaths triggered fury in the entire village. His mother and sister were seriously injured. At the same time, his wife Srishti fainted in the grief of losing her husband. When Srishti regained consciousness, she wished to see her husband for the last time. But his dream could not be fulfilled.
I didn't see my husband's face one last time.
In fact, Captain Anshuman's face was badly burnt in the fire and a cloth was placed on his face. Anshuman's mother and wife kept crying to see him for the last time but their wish also remained unfulfilled. Announcement on July 21, 2023 The cremation took place on the banks of the Saryu river in Bhagalpur.
Proud father of his son
Anshuman's father expressed pride at his son's martyrdom. His father, Ravi Pratap Singh, was a Subedar in the Indian Army. "I was a soldier. For soldiers, coming wrapped in the tricolor is like salvation. The bravery with which Anshuman has sacrificed his life. I'm proud of them.
Captain Anshuman becomes immortal
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the deaths. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a government job for the family members of the deceased. He had also ordered to name a road in the village after Captain Anshuman Singh.