The Government of India has, for the first time, released the names of six military personnel who laid down their lives during Operation Sindoor, the country’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Their names will now be permanently inscribed at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, honouring their sacrifice for the nation.
The six personnel include Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Agniveer Murali Naik, Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh and Indian Air Force Sergeant Surendra Kumar. Five of the fallen belonged to the Indian Army, while one served in the Indian Air Force.
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The names were released along with the government’s annual list of armed forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during various military operations in 2025. The martyrs will be commemorated at the Tyag Chakra, a section of the National War Memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in service since Independence.
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people lost their lives. India carried out strikes on what it described as terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan responded with aerial engagements, drone attacks and cross-border shelling, leading to a four-day military confrontation that concluded on May 10.
The operation was named “Sindoor” as a symbolic tribute to the women who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam attack. The decision to publicly honour the six fallen personnel ensures that their bravery and sacrifice will be remembered alongside countless other soldiers who have defended the country with courage and dedication.
