Service No : 15623416N
Place of birth : Saharanpur, (UP)
Service : Army
Last Rank : Naik
Unit : 10 JAK Rif
Arm/Regt : The JAK Rifles
Operation : CI & IS Ops
Martyrdom : January 24, 2021
Naik Nishant Sharma
Naik Nishant Sharma hailed from New Shardanagar in Saharnpur in Uttar Pradesh. Son of Shri Jogendra Sharma and Smt Mamta Sharma, Naik Nishant Sharma had two brothers Shubham Sharma and Rishab Sharma as siblings. He joined the Army after completing his education at the age of 19 years. He was recruited into 10 JAK Rif battalion of the well known Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment, an infantry regiment widely respected for its intrepid soldiers and numerous battle exploits.
After serving for few years, he got married to Ms Sonam in the year 2017. By the year 2020, he had served for a substantial number of years and developed into a tough and dedicated soldier. After serving for a couple of years with his parent unit he was deputed to serve with 61 RR battalion deployed in J&K for counter-insurgency operations.
LOC Firing (Sunderbani Sector): 18 Jan 2021
During Jan 2021, Naik Nishant Sharma‘s unit 61 RR 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. As in the previous years, the LOC was highly active and volatile where ceasefire violations occurred very often and without any warning. It was also used by the terrorists for infiltration with the connivance of Pakistani security forces. The year 2020 witnessed very high number of ceasefire violations and the trend continued in the year 2021 too. One more such ceasefire violation took place on 18 Jan 2021 in Rajouri district of J&K.
On 18 Jan 2021, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing on Indian posts from across the border in the Sunderbani sector in Rajouri district. Pakistani soldiers violated the ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing using small arms, automatics, and mortars. Pakistan army resorted to shelling and firing in Sunderbani sector with a view to push trained militants into the Indian territory. Naik Nishant Sharma’s unit was manning one of the forward posts in that sector. Indian forces retaliated forcefully against the ceasefire violation and the cross border firing continued for several hours. However, during the exchange of fire, Naik Nishant Sharma got grievously injured and was shifted to the Command Hospital at Udhampur for medical treatment. However, Naik Nishant Sharma later succumbed to his injuries on 24 Jan 2021 and was martyred. Naik Nishant Sharma was a valiant and committed soldier who laid down his life in the service of the nation.
Naik Nishant Sharma is survived by his wife Smt Sonam Sharma, father Shri Jogendra Sharma, mother Smt Mamta Sharma and brothers Shubham Sharma & Rishab Sharma.
Devdatta Mulchandani
2021 at 4:11 pmHow is it that his wife was not accounted for in the list of surviors?
Mahesh Kumar
2021 at 9:24 pmWhen its an ordinary day for civilians like us – its another day on the duty for soldiers like you, who stand in harms way carrying out missions – so that Indian citizens can sleep in peace. Restlessly you go about your duty without rest – ELSE it would mean that the enemy has won…
A good part of your lifes are spent staying away from your loved ones and the connection is just a phone call – ON important mission, NOT even that is allowed. Each day, inspite of the climate conditions you got up on the borders and fought for us. For the sake of your country and for the sake of the citizens of your country. Appreciating your effort in dedicating your life to us all, i thank you from the bottom of my heart.
We salute your courage and dedication – With a high respect for the sacrifice and selfless duty toward country…Thank you for being there for us, and making us feel safe in the comforts of our home.
SALUTE to your martyrdom – JAI HIND!
Anand Somashekar Hiremath
2021 at 2:22 pmWe are forever indebted by your ultimate sacrifice. Words are not enough to describe your loss to the country and your family. A BIG Salute to your Parents, Wife, children and brothers. JAI HIND
Shanthi Priya
2021 at 4:09 pm“The Soldier is the Army. No Army is better than its Soldiers. The Soldiers is also a Citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of Citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s Country.”
This shows up that without you people, we are no more at peace. You have struggled a lot to bring rest and peace in our lives. Now its our time to show our honor and gratitude to yourself and your family.
Heartfelt thanks for your sacrifice towards our Nation. Feeling very proud that we had a man like you in our Army. A big big thanks to you and your family. Such a brave Man..
JAI HIND!!!!
Abhay sachan
2021 at 9:54 amWe are very proud of our Indian Army and their accomplishments which has always won many hearts.
Aap hai to hum hai…
Jai hind
Sugitha Logaiyan
2021 at 7:20 pmI Am really sorry for the loss for our nation, your family and to ourselves. My sincere respect and salute to your dedication and courageous act for the cause of our nation. It always makes me have tearful eyes when I hear about the firing or the loss of lives of great heroes. We are always grateful to you and your family, Please accept my heartfelt respect & love to your family. We pray for your family happiness and good health.
Big Salute to you great hero. Jai Hind!!
Anand Rajaraman
2021 at 10:16 pmWe are sleeping peacefully at our homes because of people like you in Indian Army is guarding the frontiers
Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the every single effort of each soldier who died protecting it. Sir , you are one of the kingpin..
NARAYANAN GOPALAN
2021 at 7:25 amDear Family Members of Naik Nishant Sharma,
It is truly disheartening to note that Naik Nishant Sharma’s life had come to an end this early. But reading his commitment to our nation is truly spell bounding and I am sure the citizen’s of our nation are behind you all to provide support.
My prayers to the Almighty to bless you all to overcome this loss and heartfelt thanks to your family for providing a warrior to our nation.
JAI HIND AND BHARAT MATHA KI JAI
NARAYANAN G
Sheeba
2021 at 3:07 pmWe thank you for your bravery and strength to have given up your life leaving behind your beautiful family, in the fight to protect our nation..We are forever indebted to your sacrifice for protecting our life and our liberty.. A big thanks and salute to your family members for providing us with a warrior.
Sarthak Agarwal
2021 at 4:50 pmTo risk your life and devote your life for the nation, takes immense amount of courage!
To know that the enemy is out there, armed and merciless and even then fighting with equal intensity, takes tons of courage!
To not be present at important family affairs and stand on one leg guarding the border takes courage!
To be a soldier and fight so that others can sleep peacefully takes courage!
I salute you for your courageous efforts Naik Nishant Sharma.
My words can never be enough and can never match the sacrifice you did. You have a golden heart, a man of true skills, a devoted son and a husband to not only your family but also to the entire nation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your services.
We will always remember you for your services. You will always be immortal in our hearts!
Rohan Agarwal
2021 at 2:00 pmYour service and courage will never be forgotten, and continues to inspire us every day. We are forever indebted to the sacrifice you and your family made for protecting our lives. Saharanpur is very proud of you and you are the real hero! Jai Hind!