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13-year-old daughter of Indian Army jawan performs last rites as wife weeps
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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An Indian Army soldier who died of a heart attack was laid to rest after his 13‑year‑old daughter performed the last rites, while his wife broke down holding his uniform.
The armed forces mourned the loss of a junior soldier who succumbed to a heart attack, leaving behind a grieving family. In a poignant ceremony, his 13‑year‑old daughter took charge of the last rites, a role traditionally performed by senior relatives, underscoring the depth of the family's sorrow.
Witnesses said the young girl, visibly shaken, recited the customary prayers and handled the ceremonial items with trembling hands, reflecting both cultural duty and personal grief.
Meanwhile, the soldier's wife was seen clutching his uniform, breaking down in tears as she tried to maintain composure for her children. The ceremony, conducted at the local army cantonment, highlighted the personal sacrifices borne by service families across the nation.
Army officials expressed condolences and assured that the family would receive all entitled support, while emphasizing the need for greater health monitoring among personnel to prevent similar tragedies.
Witnesses said the young girl, visibly shaken, recited the customary prayers and handled the ceremonial items with trembling hands, reflecting both cultural duty and personal grief.
Meanwhile, the soldier's wife was seen clutching his uniform, breaking down in tears as she tried to maintain composure for her children. The ceremony, conducted at the local army cantonment, highlighted the personal sacrifices borne by service families across the nation.
Army officials expressed condolences and assured that the family would receive all entitled support, while emphasizing the need for greater health monitoring among personnel to prevent similar tragedies.