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Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari Honored After Heroic Sacrifice in North Sikkim

The 23-year-old officer died saving a fellow soldier during a high-altitude patrol; his funeral was held in Ayodhya with full military and state honors as tributes poured in.

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For representation only (HT File Photo)
For representation only (HT File Photo)
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Overview

  • Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts died on May 22 while rescuing Agniveer Stephan Subba, who had fallen into a mountain stream during a patrol in North Sikkim.
  • Tiwari’s body was recovered 800 meters downstream within 30 minutes after being swept away by the powerful current.
  • His last rites were conducted on May 24 at Jamthara Ghat in Ayodhya with full military and state honors.
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a memorial in Ayodhya and financial assistance of ₹50 lakh for Tiwari’s family.
  • The Indian Army praised Tiwari’s actions as embodying its core values of selfless service, integrity, and leadership by example.