Air Force Medical Assistant Martyred in Pakistani Drone Strike at Udhampur

Surendra Singh Moga of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, was fatally injured by shrapnel from a Pakistani drone.

Surendra Singh Moga, a medical assistant sergeant with the Indian Air Force, was martyred in Udhampur.

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Surendra Singh Moga, a medical assistant sergeant with the Indian Air Force, hailing from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, was martyred on Saturday, 10 May, after being fatally struck by a shrapnel from a Pakistani drone strike. Stationed at the Udhampur Air Base in Jammu & Kashmir, Moga was on active duty when the base came under attack, just hours before the ceasefire agreement was announced.

Although the Indian Air Defence systems were successful in intercepting the Pakistani drones, falling debris critically injured the deceased soldier. Despite immediate efforts to save him, Moga succumbed to his injuries.

Bhajanlal Sharma, the chief minister of Rajasthan, paid heartfelt tribute to the fallen soldier, calling his martyrdom a matter of deep sorrow for the nation.

In his message on X, Sharma wrote: The news of the martyrdom of Shri Surendra Singh Moga ji, a son of Rajasthan, a resident of Jhunjhunu, a soldier of the Indian Army, who attained martyrdom at Udhampur Air Base while performing his duty of national security, is extremely sad. May Lord Shri Ram give a place to the virtuous soul in his feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!”

Former chief minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot also paid his tributes, stating: “Humble tribute to medical assistant sergeant Surendra Kumar, a brave son of Mehradasi village, Jhunjhunu, Mandawa, who was martyred in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, while fighting against Pakistan to protect the country. We are with the family of the martyr in this difficult time. We pray to God to give them strength. We will always be indebted to martyr Surendra Kumar Ji for his supreme sacrifice.”