In a somber development that has cast a pall over the Sikar district of Rajasthan, the community is mourning the loss of Rajendra Prasad Bagadia, a soldier from Nagwa village who was martyred during his duty in the hilly terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. Bagadia, who was deployed with the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), met with a tragic end while on patrol in Doda district, where he slipped on a hill, succumbing to the dangerous conditions inherent to the region.
The news of Bagadia’s death has resonated deeply throughout his village and the surrounding areas, with many locals expressing their sorrow over the untimely passing of a young soldier dedicated to serving his country. His mortal remains are expected to arrive in his native village today, where arrangements have been made for a solemn Tiranga Yatra in his honor. This rally will stretch over a distance of 8 kilometers, culminating at the Dhod police station area before proceeding to Nagwa, uniting the community in remembrance of a fallen hero.
Bagadia had a commendable career with the SSB, having joined the force in 2012. For the past year and a half, he had been stationed in the challenging terrains of Gandoh in Doda, a post that tested the mettle of even the most seasoned soldiers. He leaves behind a grieving family—his father, Ramniwas, a farmer; his mother and wife, both homemakers; as well as two young daughters and a two-year-old son. His younger brother works abroad, and the loss has resonated throughout the family and the larger community, who are united in their grief for a soldier who paid the ultimate price for his service.
As preparations for a military funeral with full honors commence, the collective sentiment remains one of deep respect and sadness for Rajendra Prasad Bagadia, a true patriot whose sacrifice will be remembered by those who knew him and by the nation he served.
