Captain Anshuman Singh KC

Captain Anshuman Singh hailed from Bardiha Dalpat village of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh and was born in the year 1997. Son of an army veteran Subedar Ravi Pratap Singh and Smt Manju Singh, he was the youngest among three siblings with an elder brother and sister. He did his schooling at Rashtriya Military School Chail, a residential school located in Himachal Pradesh. While studying in the Rashtriya Military School his inclination towards the Armed Forces grew and the foundation of his future military life was laid. After completing his schooling, he got selected for the prestigious AFMC Pune to pursue his graduation in medicine. 

Upon completing his studies at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, he embarked on a journey of service by joining the Indian Army. He was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps, the corps that provides medical service to the Indian Army during peace and war. Beginning his career as an Army Medical Corps officer, he dedicated himself to the noble cause of providing medical care and support to his fellow servicemen.  After serving for some time, he got married to Ms Smriti Singh on 10 Feb 2023, an engineer by profession.

Siachen Glacier Fire Accident : 19 Jul 2023

The citation for the ‘Kirti Chakra’ awarded to him reads :

Captain Anshuman Singh was commissioned into the Army Medical Corps on 19 March 2020. The Officer joined 26 PUNJAB as Medical Officer for Chandan Complex under Operation MEGHDOOT.

During the night of 19th July 2023, Chandan Dropping Zone witnessed a major fire incident. The officer heard the call of fire and rushed out of his Fibre Glass Hut. He rescued 4 to 5 individuals from the adjacent Fibre Glass Hut which was covered in smoke and was on the verge of catching fire. He directed individuals to a safe location. 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. Captain Anshuman Singh exhibited exceptional bravery and resolve of the highest order with utter disregard to his own safety. For his act of valour and sacrifice reflects the finest traditions of the Indian Army, Capt Anshuman Singh is awarded with “KIRTI CHAKRA" (POSTHUMOUS)”.