Jawan Gurmeet cremated with military honours at Kaithal village

Grief enveloped Karora village in Kaithal district on Wednesday as the mortal remains of 27-year-old Jawan Gurmeet, who was serving in 20th Battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment in Srinagar, arrived at his native village. He passed away on Tuesday due to illness at RR hospital in Delhi. His last rites were performed with full military honours in the afternoon amid emotional scenes.

Gurmeet had joined the Indian Army in 2017 and was known in the village for his dedication and discipline. He was unmarried and is survived by his father Raja Ram, a farmer, mother Maya Devi and elder brother Sandeep.

As the news of his demise spread, locals gathered in large numbers to pay their final respects to Gurmeet.

His brother Sandeep said that Gurmeet had been battling a serious intestinal condition for the past five months. He was initially admitted to the military hospital in Srinagar and later shifted to the Command Hospital in Chandigarh. Following further complications, he underwent surgery at RR Hospital in Delhi, where he ultimately succumbed to the illness.

“Despite the best medical efforts, he could not recover,” said Sandeep, his voice heavy with emotion.

Family members and villagers bid a tearful farewell to Gurmeet, remembering him as a dedicated son of the village who served the nation with honour. Condolences poured in from all quarters as the village mourned the loss of one of its brave sons. Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda also shared his condolence message on social media platforms.