Young Officer Drowns Saving Comrade

Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, a 23-year-old officer from the Sikkim Scouts Regiment, tragically lost his life during an operational mission in North Sikkim while heroically rescuing a fellow soldier, according to official reports. Commissioned on December 14, 2024—just six months prior—Lt. Tiwari was recognized by the Army for his outstanding bravery and leadership in the face of danger.