Some heroes do not die but live on, not in physcial form but in the history they create. Lieutenant Azad Singh Chahar was a hero of such kind—dedicated, bold, and committed to his work for the country. His sudden death at the young age of 24 is a tragedy that touches everyone so deeply within the armed forces as well as in the hearts of all Indians.
Sad and tragic, we have lost
LIEUTENANT AZAD SINGH CHAHAR
Regiment of Artillery #IndianArmy
142 NDAHe was suffering from liver cancer and undergoing treatment at Gurgaon.
MATA RANI gives strength to his family to bear this irreparable loss. pic.twitter.com/s4FiU6I4U4
— Vikas Manhas (@37VManhas) March 5, 2025
Azad Singh Chahar was born in 2001. He showed from an early age a passion to serve the nation. His career in the Indian Army began with the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), from which he was part of the 142nd course. Through his years at the NDA, he studied the philosophy of discipline, leadership, and unflinching patriotism. This was then followed by further honing his military training in the Indian Military Academy (IMA) at Dehradun to prepare himself for the task of protecting the nation.
On 10th June, 2023, Lieutenant Chahar commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery. He was posted in the 22 Medium Regiment and was posted first in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir—a place that requires tenacity, courage, and resilience. In such a challenging environment, he soon won over the respect of his seniors and juniors. He was admired not only for his command but also for his good sense of responsibility and commitment to his troops.
His military life was on an upswing, and he represented the true character of an officer. But fate had other plans. In November 2024, he was diagnosed with stage IV Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a malignant liver cancer. The news was shocking to his relatives, peers, and all who were close to him. But as per his warrior nature, he fought with the same bravery with which he carried himself on the job. He was treated in Gurgaon, fighting valiantly against the disease, but sadly passed away due to the disease on March 4, 2025, at a Delhi military hospital.
His death is deeply mourned by the Indian Army, his comrades, and the nation as a whole. The Chinar Corps and other troops paid their respects with a heavy heart, valuing the hard work and sacrifice of this young officer.
Despite disease taking a fatal toll on him, Lieutenant Azad Singh Chahar’s memory will never perish. This is a tale that speaks volumes for the qualities of duty, sacrifice, and bravery. His memory will inspire the young and ambitious who aspire to serve the nation.
Goodbye, goodheart. Your job is done, but your name will be enshrined in history forever.
