Final rituals conducted for Lance Naik deceased in Poonch shelling incident, held in Palwal area.
Title: Young Indian Soldier Honored with Military Honors After Death in Cross-Border Shelling
Quick info: Dinesh Kumar Sharma, a 32-year-old soldier from Palwal district, Haryana, was killed by Pakistani troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector due to cross-border shelling. He left behind a pregnant wife, Seema, a son, Darshan (5), and a daughter, Kavya (7).
Valiant life of Dinesh Kumar Sharma
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, a native of Nangla Mohammadpur Gulavad, was a proud member of the Indian Army, serving in the 5 Field Regiment. Originally from a family of five brothers, two of whom serve in the Indian Army as Agniveers, Dinesh joined the ranks in 2014 and was recently promoted to the rank of Lance Naik.
His courage and dedication were evident as he was stationed in the tumultuous Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a region known for its increasing tensions and ongoing cross-border shelling by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC).
The fateful incident
The latest escalation began shortly after India's Operation Sindoor, targeting Pakistani aggression. In response, there was a surge in shelling by Pakistan, resulting in Lance Naik Dinesh's tragic demise on May 7, 2025, while he was on patrol along the LoC.
Collective grief and tributes
His father, Daya Chand, received the devastating news on Wednesday. They held a poignant funeral service for Dinesh, honoring him with military honors. Family members, friends, and dignitaries like Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar, state urban local bodies minister Vipul Goyal, state food and supplies minister Rajesh Nagar, and minister of state for sports Gaurav Gautam gathered to pay their respects and floral tributes to the fallen soldier.
Threats and civilian impact
Although the incident affected Dinesh's family personally, the impact of the continuous hostilities along the LoC extends far beyond. Lives lost and people displaced are not uncommon amidst the violence sparked by cross-border shelling. The ongoing clashes have taken a toll on civilians, causing at least 15 deaths and more than 40 injuries, leading to the closure of schools and the suspension of civilian flights.
**Additional information ( readonly only, for your reference ): **
- Dinesh's village, Mohammadpur, is in Palwal district, Haryana.
- He joined the Indian Army on September 15, 2014.
- His wife, Seema, is an advocate.
- He was a brave and dedicated soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
- Dinesh Kumar Sharma, a soldier from Palwal district, Haryana, served in the Indian Army's 5 Field Regiment and was recently promoted to the rank of Lance Naik.
- Originally from a family of five brothers, two of whom also serve in the Indian Army, Dinesh joined the ranks in 2014.
- His brave and dedicated service took him to the tumultuous Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where he lost his life while on patrol along the LoC during a surge in cross-border shelling.
- In recognition of his valiant service and sacrifice, Dinesh was posthumously honored with military honors at his funeral, attended by family members, friends, and dignitaries including union ministers Krishan Pal Gurjar, Vipul Goyal, Rajesh Nagar, and Gaurav Gautam.
