Agniveer Dies During Physical Training In Jharkhand's Ramgarh; Army Issues Statement

Agniveer Dead: An Agniveer, jawan, died at the Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment during physical training in Jharkhand's Ramgarh. An Army official on Wednesday said the recruit complained of breathlessness when he was undergoing his routine physical training at the Punjab Regimental Centre.

The deceased, Agniveer Jashanpreet Singh (21), was a resident of Lohgargh village in Firozpur district, Punjab. "On Tuesday, the 21-year-old recruit complained of breathlessness and was immediately administered first aid before being evacuated to Military Hospital Ramgarh. Unfortunately, he lost consciousness en route," the Army said in a statement.

"Despite the administration of intravenous adrenaline, intubation, intravenous fluids, and other supportive measures, the medical team was unable to revive Agniveer Jashanpreet. The Indian Army stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. All necessary support and assistance are being extended to the family," the Army said.

The Indian Army salutes the courage and dedication of Agniveer Jashanpreet Singh and deeply mourns the loss of a brave soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, it added.

2 Agniveers Died During Field Firing Exercise In 2024

Earlier, in October 2024, two Agniveers were killed during a field firing exercise in Maharashtra. The army launched a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. Gunner Gohil Vishvarajsinh (20) and Gunner Saikat (21) from the Artillery Centre Hyderabad died during a field firing exercise at the Deolali Field Firing Ranges in Nashik district.

A team of Agniveers was firing a field gun when one of the shells exploded, the official said, adding the duo sustained injuries and were taken to the military hospital at Deolali, where they were pronounced dead.

Based on a complaint by Havildar Ajit Kumar, a case of accidental death has been registered with the Deolali Camp police, and further investigations are on, he said.
(With PTI inputs)