Anshuman Singh (captain)

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Anshuman Singh

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Captain Anshuman Singh
Born1997 (1997)
Bardiha Dalpat, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died(2023-07-19)19 July 2023 (aged 26)
Siachen Glacier area
Cause of deathFire accident
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
Years of service19 March 2020 – 19 July 2023
Rank Captain
Service numberMS-20323K
Unit Punjab Regiment
Awards Kirti Chakra
Alma materArmed Forces Medical College, Pune
Spouse(s)
Smriti Singh
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(m. 2023)​
Relations
  • Ravi Pratap Singh (father)
  • Manju Singh (mother)

Captain Anshuman Singh (1997 – 19 July 2023) was an Indian Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) in 26th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment. He was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, for his exceptional bravery and resolve during a major fire incident in Siachen.

Early life and education

He was born in 1997 in the village of Bardiha Dalpat, Uttar Pradesh, India. He attended the prestigious Chail Military School in Himachal Pradesh and completed his schooling at Rashtriya Military School Chail. Then he joined the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune for higher education, where he received rigorous training in military medicine, high-altitude medicine, and injuries sustained in warfare. His dedication to learning and excellence set the stage for his future endeavors.

After completing his MBBS, He embarked on a year-long internship in Agra. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, his internship was extended.[1][2][3]

Career

He served with the 26th Battalion, The Punjab Regiment as a Medical Officer.[4]

Siachen Glacier fire accident

In July 2023, Capt Anshuman Singh was serving with 403 Field Hospital of 26 Punjab Battalion on attachment from 26 Madras deployed in Siachen Glacier. The area remained inaccessible during the winter months and the soldiers faced extreme risks in manning the forward posts in inhospitable terrain at heights over 19,000 feet under extreme weather conditions. The troops besides manning designated posts also operated regular patrols to monitor the gaps between the manned posts. Capt Anshuman Singh functioning as a Regimental medical officer was responsible for providing medical care to all the troops deployed in the area.[5][6]

In the early morning hours on 19th Jul 2023, approximately at 3 a.m., an ammunition stockpile caught fire at the Chandan dropping zone at Siachen. Capt Anshuman heard the call of fire and rushed out of his Fibre Glass Hut. Capt Anshuman quickly realized that many of his soldiers were trapped inside and needed to be rescued. Without caring for his own safety, he leaped into action, fully aware of the risks, to save as many of his fellow troops as possible. Despite the perilous surroundings and the threat posed by the fire, he fearlessly ventured into the affected area, determined to search for survivors and bring them to safety. Demonstrating quick thinking and fearless leadership, Capt Anshuman Singh managed to rescue four to five individuals from the nearby Fibre Glass Hut that was rapidly filling with smoke and on the brink of catching fire. His calm demeanor and clear instructions helped guide these individuals to safety, showcasing his remarkable ability to stay composed under pressure. Then he saw that the Medical Investigation room was engulfed in fire. He went inside his Fibre Glass Hut to retrieve the medical aid box, however, he could not make his way out as the flames had spread and engulfed his shelter because of high-velocity winds. He could not be rescued despite repeated efforts. His mortal remains were retrieved from the shelter after the fire was doused.[7][8][9][10]

Honour

Wife Smriti Singh and Mother Manju Singh receiving Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) Award behalf of Captain Anshuman Singh from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on 5 July 2024
  • 2024 – Kirti Chakra, An Indian military award for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle.

References

  1. ^ "'Not Going To Die An Ordinary Death': Widow Of Capt Anshuman Singh Recalls His Supreme Sacrifice". abp LIVE. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ "'Spoke about next 50 years of life, home, kids': Captain Anshuman Singh's widow recalls last conversation". Indian Express. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  3. ^ "'Won't die an ordinary death': Widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Anshuman Singh recalls conversation". Financial Express. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ "It was love at first sight': Martyr Captain Anshuman Singh's wife recollects college romance". mint. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Captain Anshuman Singh's widow recalls their first meet: 'Was love at first sight'". India Toady. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Gallantry awardee Army officer's wife shares painful story of love, husband's death at award ceremony". India TV News. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Captain Anshuman Singh's widow Smriti Singh recalls their last conversation: 'On July 18… Next day, he died'". Hindusthan Times. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  8. ^ "'He Gave Up Life To Save Others', Says Wife Of Captain Who Died In Siachen Fire; Receives Kirti Chakra". Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  9. ^ "'It Was Love At First Sight': Widow Of Soldier Killed In Siachen Fire Shares Their Heartbreaking Story". News18. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Widow Of Soldier Who Died In Siachen Fire Accepts Kirti Chakra". NDTV. Retrieved 6 July 2024.

External links

External videos
video icon Video about Captain Anshuman Singh on YouTube reciving Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) by President Droupadi Murmu through his wife Smrit Singh and mother Manju Singh
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