Wedding Cards Distributed, Preparations In Full Swing But... | Full Story Of Soldier Sachin Laur Killed In Action

Sachin Laur, an Indian Army Para Commando of Naglia Gaurola village in Tappal, Aligarh was set to return home for his wedding on December 8. With wedding cards distributed in the village and preparations in full swing, who would know an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri would change his fate.

On Friday evening, Sachin met his untimely demise in the two-day-long encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. The operation resulted in the death of Captain M V Pranjal of Karnataka's Mangalore area, Captain Shubham Gupta of Uttar Pradesh's Agra, Havaldar Abdul Majid of Ajote in Jammu and Kahsmir's Poonch, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of Uttarakhand's Halli Padli area and Paratrooper Sachin Laur of Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.

Fulfilling his childhood dream, Sachin joined the army on March 20, 2019, and was posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Further, he became the commando in the Special Forces in 2021 and was associated with the PARA Regiment of the Army.

ALSO READ: Gaza Ceasefire Begins, 13 Israeli Hostages To Released Today; Tel Aviv Warns Of Rocket Attacks By Hamas

The 23-year-old soldier had communicated with his family mere hours before the encounter started. He texted his elder brother Vivek on WhatsApp on Thursday morning, that the operation is going on and everything was fine. But hours later, his village received the sad news leaving everyone in pain.

Sachin was slated to come home after taking leave on December 1 for his wedding. However, who would know that he would return draped in a tricolor.

Hailing from a family with a military background, Sachin's elder brother Vivek serves in the Navy and is currently posted in Kochi. His uncle also sacrificed his life while serving in the Army.

Sachin's father, Ramesh Chand, a farmer, and his mother, Bhagwati Devi, find it difficult to believe that their son is no more and contain their grief. The news has echoed through the community, drawing condolences and support from neighbors and officials alike.

ALSO READ: Fallen Hero Of Rajouri Capt M V Pranjal Had Promised To Call Wife On Thursday, Instead Arrived Draped In Tricolour

#WATCH | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh | Father of Paratrooper Sachin Laur, who made the supreme sacrifice during the Rajouri encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, says, "He was set to get married on 8th December. All the arrangements were made, and invitation cards were distributed. We want… pic.twitter.com/e6rRvutrf2

— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2023

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also expressed his condolences, paying a humble tribute to Sachin Laur for his sacrifice in the line of duty. The mortal remains of the brave soldier are expected to reach his hometown by Friday evening.