Place of Birth : Ramban, J&K
Service: Army
Last Rank : Lance Naik
Unit : 8 JAK LI
Arm/Regt : J & K LI
Date of Martyrdom : Oct 21, 2018
Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh
Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh hailed from Suligam village of Ramban district in Jammu & Kashmir. He was recruited into 8 JAK LI of the well known Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, a regiment widely respected for its intrepid soldiers and numerous battle exploits. He later got married to Shimpu Devi in the year 2006.
Sunderbani Sector Operation: 21 Oct 2018
During 2018, Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh ‘s unit of J & K Light Infantry was deployed in the Sunderbani sector of J & K along the LOC. India shares a 3,323-km border with Pakistan, of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LOC fall in Jammu and Kashmir. The LOC is highly active and volatile where ceasefire violations occur very often and without any warning. It is also used by the terrorists for infiltration with the connivance of Pakistani security forces. The infiltration by the terrorists is invariably attempted under the cover of artillery fire or with the help of Border Action Team(BAT), which includes soldiers of special forces of the Pakistan Army. On 21 Oct 2018, the Border Action Team (BAT), along with some militants, carried out an attack on ‘Area Domination Patrol’ of 8 JAK LI. Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh was part of the patrol which came under that unprovoked attack.
The Indian Army retaliated and a fierce gun-battle ensued thereafter. Two intruders from the attackers were eliminated during the operation and warlike stores were recovered. However, during the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh, Hav Kaushal Kumar, and Rifleman Rajat Kumar got seriously injured and were rushed to the hospital. However, all the three brave-hearts later succumbed to their injuries. Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh was a valiant and dedicated soldier who laid down his life in the service of the nation.
Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh was to come home to his village on 22nd of Oct, to tend to his pregnant wife, however, it was his body that returned and his wife delivered a baby girl, barely few hours before his last rites. Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh was cremated with full military honours in his hometown on 22 Oct 2018. Lance Naik Ranjeet Singh is survived by his wife Shimpu Devi and a daughter.
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Aishwarya
2018 at 10:17 amThank you for being so strong for this country and every citizen in this country. We are forever indebted to your husband, you, your daughter and your family for ensuring we are safe.
K Raghuram
2019 at 9:58 amBeing an Veteran myself it is a great honor to your husband sacrificing for the country… He is alive in all of us ……. My hearty blessing to your daughter and be a laurel to her Dad …
Arumugam
2019 at 12:01 pmGreat . Our sincere salutes to the great warrior.
Sunil Bhansali
2019 at 5:49 pmMy salute to Brave soldier.
Sindhoor Singh
2022 at 6:48 pmProud on you sir .we never forget your sacrifice Ranjeet Singh sir ..
Prakash Irde
2019 at 5:58 amJai. Hind. Salute to you for the ultimate sacrifice and best wishes to your family. Blessings to your daughter. All Indians are proud of all our Bravehearts like you and our defence personnel. Jai Hind.
Anchal Singh
2019 at 9:31 pmThank uh to all becoz Ranjeet Singh was my jeeju he is one the hero for our state and he was the son of mother land
Sailaja
2023 at 9:18 amJai Hind Ranjit Sir. We will always be indebted to you and your family for the supreme sacrifice for our Motherland. You are a hero not only to your family but for all of us and the coming young generations as well. Your stories of bravery will always stay with us and imbibe more patriotism in us towards our motherland. Jai Bharat Mata !