Service No: 3003452W
Place of Birth : Jaipur dist, (Raj)
Service: Army
Last Rank: Naik
Unit : 5 Rajput
Arm/Regt : The Rajput Regiment
Operation: CI & IS Ops
Date of Martyrdom : 08 Feb 2020
Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat
Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat hailed from Luhakna Khurd village in Jaipur district of Rajasthan. After completing his school education, he joined the army and was recruited into 5 Rajput Battalion of the Rajput Regiment, an infantry regiment with a long history of bravery in various wars & operations. During his service career, Naik Rajeev Singh served in various operational areas with challenging terrain and work environments.
Poonch Ceasefire Violation: 08 Feb 2020
During 2020, Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat’s unit 5 Rajput was deployed in Poonch district of J&K. The unit troops were manning the forward posts in the Degwar sector along the LOC. The LOC remained highly active and volatile with ceasefire violations occurring very often and without any warning. The year 2019 witnessed the highest number of ceasefire violations — 3289 — by Pakistani troops since 2003. Similarly the year 2020 too continued with ceasefire violations. Pakistan continued to violate the 2003 ceasefire agreement with India despite repeated calls for restraint and adherence to the pact during flag meetings between the two sides. In yet another case of ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire in Poonch sector along the LOC on 08 Feb 2020.
On 8th Feb 2020, in the late night Pakistan Army troops initiated unprovoked firing on Indian posts from across the border in Degwar Sector of Poonch. During that period, Naik Rajeev’s unit, 5 Rajput was manning the forward posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector. The Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire and resorted to heavy cross border shelling of various Indian Army posts and civilian areas. Indian army responded in a befitting manner to the Pakistani aggression and consequently, a heavy exchange of fire ensued thereafter, which continued intermittently through the night. Heavy caliber weapons and rockets were used during the cross border firing. However, during this cross border shelling, Naik Rajeev Singh and two more soldiers got severely injured by shell splinters.The soldiers were immediately evacuated to the military hospital for specialized treatment. However, Naik Rajeev Singh succumbed to his injuries and was matryred. Naik Rajeev Singh was a valiant and committed soldier who laid down his life in the line of his duty.
Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat is survived by his wife Smt Usha Shekhawat.
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Mohit Chauhan
2020 at 11:24 amKaise bhool skta hu us din apke cousin ki sadi thi… Jai Hind Brave heart..
ADARSH KUMAR
2020 at 10:59 amha yaar
salute braveheart
Sindhuri Meda
2021 at 3:37 pmA big salute to Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat. you handled the responsibility of protecting the country which is as much yours as it is mine. You volunteered for a thankless job that comes with no weekends, just so that we could enjoy ours. I cannot imagine how much you must suffer not knowing what is going on every single moment of every day that your loved one is not home with you. Our flag flies not because of the wind that blows it, but because of the breath of the soldiers whose breath blows it. Thank you can never be enough to acknowledge the selfless intent with which you love our country.
Sandeep Yeligotla
2021 at 3:43 pmWhen the nation is about to drown,
There are people standing firm to protect its crown.
They thrive for the nation day and night,
Against nature and enemies they stand to fight.
Without any fear they sacrifice their life,
Not even thinking about their children and wife.
The pride of the nation is what they preserve,
But still don’t get the respect that they deserve.
Guarding border and sharing shoulder,
With nothing to eat and dying beneath,
Their eyes never show that they’ve cried,
But protecting their people will always make them smile with pride.
Every time a soldier dies,
Motherland in grief always cries.
How would it be for a father to see his son go up to the skies before him?
How would it be for a mother who still remembers his last words while leaving home “I’ll come back soon, Ma”
How would it be for a young wife with a 2 years old daughter to dare to imagine her future without him?
How would be for a sister/brother to look at the home without him?
But he comes home,
With medals on his chest,
Wrapped up in the national flag,
Telling the nation not to cry,
As he was a soldier born to die!
He is your brother,
Fighting for the same mother,
Do you even bother or realize his sacrifices?
It’s high time to acknowledge what they did which you are not able to do,
Your freedom comes at the cost of their lives.
Visit a soldier’s home, contribute something to their family, share love, bring smiles to the bereaved families.
Though the word “Thank You” is not a sufficient one, it’s the least we can all do and say…
Thank you so much for your service and bravery!!!
Dr Pinkey N Bhardwaj
2021 at 6:39 pmA Big Salute to Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat.
Aap Bharat ki Shaan aur Abhimaan ho !
We respect your sacrifice and dedication.
We don’t know each other , Thank you very much for protecting & saving us.
We are indebted to you & your family.
You are the real brave hero of the country .
We all are proud of you.
Thank you very much.
May god protect your family.
Jai Hind , Jai Jawan
Dr Pinkey N Bhardwaj
Aditya Jain
2021 at 5:51 pmSome heroes are made and some are born and I am sure that you were one of those who were born a hero. No amount of thank you’s would be enough for the service you have provided to this nation. The nation will always proud be of you. Jai Hind.
Mahesh Kumar
2021 at 9:38 pmIt is the sacrifice of soldiers like you that our country is in safe hands. Without the sons of the soils like yourself, ordinary citizens like us cannot perform our duties towards our families. We are selfish, but soldiers like you are selfless in your conduct…hence you are to be kept in high esteem and way above all my class of normal service…
I do not come from the family of service men – but the discipline, cause and the attitude of “ready to do anything for country” is the X-factor that makes me proud every time i see a army van pass by (or) or see an army personnel in uniform… I thank you for being the reason for us being safe and secure while you fought for us.
We are proud of you! A great respect to the parents who have also sacrificed their kid in country’s duty. God bless those strong hearts & souls
Jai Hind!
Nk Avinash Pratap Singh
2021 at 12:02 pmI really miss you sir.
Nitin George
2021 at 6:21 pmThere are no words that can thank your service. It’s your selfless love towards our nation, your bravery, courage, best skills, perfection and excellency that makes you so special to our motherland. Salute to all our soldiers who at all times, in all weather conditions guard our borders for our protection, it is because of you that we sleep peacefully.
Sonali Chauhan
2021 at 5:58 pmEvery word falls short to thank you for your great service. You’ve protected our country by selflessly fighting against the enemy line. My heart goes out to the family who lost a brave heart at such a young age. The loss is irreplaceable. May God give them the strength to overcome this grief. Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat you will always be there in our hearts. May your divine soul rest in peace.