Jammu Kashmir News: The country has once again lost one of its brave sons. Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed of the Indian Army was martyred in the explosion on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jabir Ahmed, a resident of Rajouri district, made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the country. The news of his martyrdom has plunged not only his family but the entire area into deep mourning.
Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed, who served the Indian Army with devotion, discipline and courage for 22 years, leaves behind his wife, three children and an elderly mother. In the house which till now was proud of their uniform, there is silence and tears today. This is not just a loss for one family, but for the entire country.
Who was Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed?
Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed was a resident of Rattal, Chaudhary Nar village of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. During his 22 years of service in the Army, he performed duty in many challenging areas. Discipline, honesty and duty were his hallmarks. Fellow soldiers are remembering him as a trustworthy and calm soldier.
How did the accident happen in Kupwara?
According to sources, Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed was posted in the sensitive LoC area in Kupwara sector. He was seriously injured in an explosion while on duty and attained martyrdom. This area is already considered sensitive, where army personnel remain on alert every moment.
A mountain of sorrow fell on the family
Martyr Jabir Ahmed has left behind his wife, three small children and elderly mother. This shock for the family is beyond words. The children who had learned to salute their father in uniform, lost the shadow of their father. The mother lost her son and the wife lost her life partner. Every eye in the village is moist. People are reaching the martyr’s house and consoling the family. But this pain is such that it cannot be completely healed even with time.
Wave of mourning in Rajouri
As soon as the news of martyrdom was received, a wave of mourning ran in Rajouri district and surrounding areas. Local people, relatives and well-wishers are reaching the martyr’s house in large numbers. Everyone is remembering Jabir Ahmed as a true patriot and down to earth person.
Why is deployment on LoC special?
Soldiers deployed on the Line of Control risk their lives every day to protect the country’s borders. Here weather, geography and conditions are very challenging. In such a situation, the contribution of every soldier is extraordinary. The sacrifice of Naib Subedar Jabir Ahmed reflects the difficult responsibility of every soldier deployed on the LoC.
final farewell preparations
According to sources, after all the legal and administrative formalities, the mortal remains of the martyr will be brought to his native village tomorrow. The last rites will be performed with full military honours. The people of the village and surrounding areas will bid farewell to their brave son with tearful eyes.
