Mother clings to fallen Agniveer’s body as father declares pride

A mother was observed sobbing while tightly holding the body of her son, identified as an Agniveer of the Indian Army. The emotional scene unfolded shortly after the young recruit was brought back to his family. His father, standing nearby, said he was proud of his son’s service and sacrifice, despite the heart‑wrenching loss. The term Agniveer refers to soldiers recruited under the recent scheme that aims to modernise the force and expand its youth base. Officials have not yet released details about the circumstances leading to the soldier’s death, and the family’s request for privacy has been respected.