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Indian Army Honors 10-Year-Old Punjab Boy for Aiding Soldiers During Operation Sindoor

The 7th Infantry Division’s commanding officer recognized him on May 25 for delivering daily refreshments to troops on his family’s border farmland.

Shravan Singh being felicitated for his support to soldiers during Operation Sindoor
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Major General Ranjit Singh Manral, GOC, 7th Infantry Division, felicitating Shravan Singh in Ferozepur. (HT photo)

Overview

  • Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 in response to an April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir through precision strikes.
  • Shravan Singh, a Class IV student from Tara Wali village near the India-Pakistan border, ran daily to bring water, milk, lassi and ice to soldiers stationed on his family’s farmland for over a week.
  • On May 25, Major General Ranjit Singh Manral, General Officer Commanding of the 7th Infantry Division, felicitated Shravan as the “Youngest Civil Warrior,” presenting him a memento, a special meal and ice cream.
  • His selfless service became a symbol of civilian support for armed forces in Ferozepur district and highlighted strong community bonds during the heightened military mobilization.
  • Shravan dreams of joining the Indian Army when he grows up and his example inspired fellow villagers to offer supplies to troops based on his initiative.