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Alwar Agniveer's body found after 80 days in Arunachal flood tragedy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Alwar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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The body of Agniveer Samudra Singh Gurjar from Alwar, who went missing in an Arunachal Pradesh cloudburst, was recovered after 80 days. His ashes have returned to his native village Kesarpur following military honors in Dibrugarh.
The long wait for the family of Agniveer Samudra Singh Gurjar from Alwar district ended with a bittersweet conclusion after 80 days. The soldier, who had gone missing due to a cloudburst and subsequent flooding in Arunachal Pradesh, was finally found. The discovery brings a sense of closure to his family, who had been anxiously awaiting news since the incident.
Before his disappearance, Samudra Singh had made a heartfelt promise to return home for Raksha Bandhan, a festival that holds deep emotional significance for soldiers and their families. His sudden absence during this time had left his loved ones in a state of shock and grief.
Following the recovery of his body, Samudra Singh was given a full military funeral in Dibrugarh, honoring his service to the nation. The ceremony was attended by military officials and local dignitaries, marking the final tribute to the young soldier.
His ashes have now been transported to his native village, Kesarpur in Alwar. The community has gathered in large numbers to welcome the ashes, paying their respects to the brave Agniveer who lost his life in the line of duty.
Before his disappearance, Samudra Singh had made a heartfelt promise to return home for Raksha Bandhan, a festival that holds deep emotional significance for soldiers and their families. His sudden absence during this time had left his loved ones in a state of shock and grief.
Following the recovery of his body, Samudra Singh was given a full military funeral in Dibrugarh, honoring his service to the nation. The ceremony was attended by military officials and local dignitaries, marking the final tribute to the young soldier.
His ashes have now been transported to his native village, Kesarpur in Alwar. The community has gathered in large numbers to welcome the ashes, paying their respects to the brave Agniveer who lost his life in the line of duty.