Bhagalpur, Bihar: Yet again, Bihar has suffered a tragic loss, as one more brave young man from the state was killed in Jammu and Kashmir. This tragedy makes it the fifth recent sacrifice made by soldiers from Bihar. Bhagalpur Jawan Santosh Yadav gave his life while searching for terrorists yesterday, May 19, 2025. It has deeply saddened everyone in the region, as the saddest feelings of grief and sorrow have taken hold in the hearts of the people. His family is in overwhelming grief after hearing the news. Tejashwi Yadav, who is the leader of the opposition, has shared his deep condolences and a tribute to the martyr through a message on social media.
Exact Reason Behind Yadav’s Death Is Unknown
The information states that an army soldier from Bhagalpur was martyred during a search operation in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Santosh Yadav, son of Chandradev Yadav of Bhagalpur district’s Navgachiya Ismailpur Bhittha village, was a martyred soldier. The army has said that the incident took place during its search operation in the Naushera sector. There has not yet been an official confirmation as to the reason behind the incident. Family members have confirmed the martyrdom of Bhagalpur Jawan Santosh Yadav.
Family on the Death of Bhagalpur Jawan Santosh Yadav
The heart-wrenching details were shared by Santosh Yadav’s cousin, Brijesh Yadav. During a search operation, Santosh Yadav was martyred while manning the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir, he said. Brijesh said Santosh had been hit by enemy fire and was being taken to the hospital, but he died on the way. Around 1 AM, the unit tried to instruct them, but nobody answered the call as everyone was asleep. The martyr’s brother-in-law, Rupak Yadav, who is posted somewhere near the Naushera sector and lives in Pirpainti Bakia Diara, called Santosh’s wife, Sadhna Kumari, in the morning to deliver the bad news. In the meantime, the preparations are underway to bring his body home.
Quickies
Brijesh Yadav shared that martyr Bhagalpur soldier Santosh Yadav had been serving in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir for the past three years. He had visited his home just three months ago. Despite his demanding duties, Santosh made it a point to speak with his family every day over the phone. Conversations were often brief due to the sensitive nature of his work, especially with ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. He would often say he was busy and couldn’t talk much, but he never missed a day without checking in.
Santosh Yadav leaves behind four children. His eldest daughter, Diksha Kumari, passed her Class 10 exams this year with a first division. His second daughter, Deepti, is in Class 9, while the third, Ishika, studies in Class 7. Yadav’s youngest child, Lakshya Kumar, is just four years old. The martyr’s family members and neighbors are reaching out to share their condolences.
