Names of six soldiers killed during Operation Sindoor revealed publicly for first time

The names of six Indian military personnel who laid down their lives during Operation Sindoor have been disclosed publicly for the first time, with their details now appearing on the official Army War Memorial website.

The disclosure sheds fresh light on the human cost of Operation Sindoor, India's military campaign launched in May 2025 following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation involved coordinated action by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and other military formations against terrorist infrastructure across the border.

The newly released records show that the six fallen personnel belonged to both the Army and the Air Force, underscoring the joint-services character of the operation. Among those honoured are Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry, and Sergeant Surendra Kumar, who received the Vayu Medal for his service during the operation.

Until now, the identities of the personnel killed during the operation had not been officially released in the public domain. Their inclusion on the Army War Memorial portal marks the first formal public acknowledgement of their sacrifice.

Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed. India said the operation targeted terrorist camps and infrastructure linked to Pakistan-based militant groups. The military campaign later escalated into a brief period of cross-border hostilities before both countries announced a cessation of military action.

The publication of the soldiers' names comes as the nation continues to honour the personnel who participated in the operation. Military officials and veterans have described the move as an important step in formally recognising those who made the supreme sacrifice during one of India's most significant recent military operations.

The Army War Memorial in New Delhi serves as the country's official digital and physical repository commemorating armed forces personnel who have died in the line of duty. The addition of the six names ensures their service and sacrifice become a permanent part of India's military history.