Young Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari Dies Saving Fellow Soldier in Sikkim

Young Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari dies saving fellow soldier in Sikkim

Army officials said that the officer was leading a Route Opening Patrol towards a Tactical Operating Base in Sikkim — a key post being prepared for future deployment

During an operation in Sikkim, 23-year-old Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari risked his life while saving Agniveer Stephen Subba from a flowing waterfall. His companion was saved, but Shashank himself was swept away and his body was recovered in a dead state after floating 800 meters downstream. The Army has paid tribute to him.

Army Officer, 23, Dies Rescuing Soldier, Had Joined Force 6 Months Ago

An Indian Army officer jumped into a stream in Sikkim to save a fellow soldier, eventually drowning himself after being swept away by the current.

Army officer, 23, drowns after he jumps into stream trying to save colleague

Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, commissioned just six months ago, lost his life in the line of duty in Sikkim while rescuing an Agniveer.

Young army Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari sacrifices life saving soldier in Sikkim

Guwahati: Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, a 23-year-old army officer of the Sikkim Scouts, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2025, while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim. Commissioned into the Army just six months ago, Lt. Tiwari’s swift actions exemplify the highest ideals of military service. Following the incident, an […] The post Young army Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari sacrifices life saving soldier in Sikkim ap…

Lt. Shashank Tiwari Lays Down His Life Saving A Comrade In Sikkim - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Lt. Shashank Tiwari, a 23-year-old officer was commissioned less than six months ago. In an extraordinary display of courage, leadership, and comradeship, Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of SIKKIM SCOUTS of Indian Army made the ultimate sacrifice while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim on 22 May 2025. The 23-year-old officer, commissioned less than six months ago on 14 December 2024, was leading a Route Opening Patrol…