The Indian Army has lost another brave soldier with the unfortunate passing of Captain Rudra Pratap Singh, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, due to medical reasons at Akhnoor military garrison. The young officer collapsed during an event Saturday night and was rushed straightaway to a military hospital, where he succumbed during treatment.
Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, along with other ranks of the Army, extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. In a post on X, the Army stated, “GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks extend their deepest condolences on the unfortunate demise of Capt. Rudra Pratap Singh due to medical reasons. We stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.”
A Promising Career Cut Short
Captain Rudra Pratap Singh hailed from Bhala Buzurg village in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Ashok Singh, serves as a sub-inspector at the Chilh police station in Mirzapur. Rudra always dreamed of serving the nation; so, in 2015, he joined the Army as an officer. His undedicated hard work, however, paid off soon when he became a Captain in 2018.
His hopeful career was suddenly cut short in an awful and heartbreaking way. During an artillery camp where he worked as the officer-in-charge in the Akhnoor sector, misfortune struck him.
A Joyous Evening Becomes A Tragedy
On February 1, to celebrate the end of the month-long artillery camp, there was a dinner party. Captain Rudra Pratap Singh was dancing at the time of the party when he suddenly became dizzy and sat down. Immediate resuscitation was attempted by witnesses, and he was then moved to the Akhnoor military hospital. Unfortunately, despite continued efforts by the doctors who placed him on a ventilator, he could not be saved. His death was declared by his commander at 11:45 PM.
The news of his untimely demise left his family and community devastated. His father, Ashok Singh, was inconsolable as he recounted the heartbreaking moment when he received the call about his son’s passing.
A Family in Deep Mourning
Captain Rudra Pratap Singh’s untimely demise has left his family in immense grief. His wife, Himanshi Singh, who is currently pursuing an MBA in Dehradun, was devastated upon receiving the news. The couple had been married for just nine months, having tied the knot on April 25, 2024. Unable to fathom the sudden loss, Himanshi was heard crying out, “Babu, why did you leave me? First, my father left me in childhood, and now, when I had just started a new life, you have also gone.”
His mother, Sangeeta Singh, was left shattered by the loss of her only son. Overcome with grief, she repeatedly questioned how she would continue living without him. The entire neighborhood shared in their sorrow, struggling to console the grieving mother and wife.
Last Journey and Final Rites
Captain Rudra Pratap Singh’s mortal remains were transported via air to Babatpur Airport before reaching his hometown. As the Army officers carried his coffin home, a wave of mourning engulfed the entire locality. Women tried their best to comfort the grieving mother and wife, but their sorrow knew no bounds.
A hero who served his country with dedication, Captain Rudra Pratap Singh’s passing is a profound loss to both his family and the nation.