Medical Assistant In Air Force Killed In Pak Air Strike In Udhampur

Jaipur:

Surendra Kumar, a resident of Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu, who had been working as a medical assistant for the Indian Air Force, was killed in a Pakistani air strike early on Saturday in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

Surendra Kumar had been serving in the medical wing of the Indian Air Force for the past 14 years. He was posted in 39 Wing, Udhampur. His death was confirmed by the Army Headquarters, which informed his brother-in-law Jai Prakash via phone. The medical assistant’s uncle, Subhash Moga, recalled him as a patriotic and helpful person who regularly motivated local youth to join the armed forces.

Surendra Kumar had returned to duty on April 15 after spending time with his family.

राष्ट्र सुरक्षा का कर्तव्य-निर्वहन करते हुए उधमपुर एयर बेस पर वीरगति को प्राप्त राजस्थान के बेटे, झुंझुनूं निवासी, भारतीय सेना के जवान श्री सुरेंद्र सिंह मोगा जी की शहादत का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है।

प्रभु श्रीराम पुण्यात्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान तथा शोकाकुल परिवार को यह… pic.twitter.com/tQTuanJ7Fp

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He had recently constructed a new house in his village, and the ‘Griha Pravesh’ (housewarming) ceremony was held just days before his return to base. He is survived by his wife Seema, an 8-year-old daughter, and a 5-year-old son. His father, Shishupal Singh, a retired CRPF personnel, had passed away earlier. As of now, no official confirmation has been given on when the body will be brought to his native village for the funeral.

The medical assistant’s wife, Seema, who had been visiting her maternal home in Nawalgarh following the recent death of her grandfather, was admitted to the Government District Hospital after her health deteriorated upon hearing the news of her husband’s death.

District Collector Ram Avtar Meena and Superintendent of Police Sharad Chaudhary visited Seema at the hospital to enquire about her condition and instructed the medical staff to provide special care.

पाकिस्तानी हमले में #झुंझुनूं जिले का जवान शहीद
➡️भारतीय वायुसेना की 39 विंग में उधमपुर में मेडिकल असिस्टेंट सार्जेंट कार्यरत मंडावा के मेहरादासी गांव के सुरेंद्र कुमार हुए शहीद
➡️जिला कलेक्टर रामावतार मीणा तुरंत पहुंचे
➡️एसपी शरद चौधरी भी रहे साथ@DIPRRajasthan #IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/mATrLimrNI

— District Magistrate and Collector, Jhunjhunu (@DMJhunjhunu) May 10, 2025

Later, the officials also visited the medical assistant’s village and met his mother, offering their condolences and support. Surendra Kumar’s sacrifice adds to Jhunjhunu’s long legacy of brave sons who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. His death will forever be remembered with pride and gratitude, said locals.

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