In a heartwarming gesture, the Indian Army has recognized 10-year-old Shravan Singh from Punjab’s Ferozepur district as the youngest civil warrior for his unwavering support to soldiers during the recent India-Pakistan conflict under Operation Sindoor.
A student of Class 4, Shravan lives in Tara Wali, a small village located barely 2 km from the international border. Amid heavy military action in the area, Shravan stepped up to assist Indian troops deployed near his home. Carrying essentials like water, milk, lassi, tea, and even ice from his house, the boy ensured the soldiers had what they needed as they faced off against Pakistani forces.
His selfless contributions caught the attention of senior military officials. Shravan Singh was personally honored by Major General Ranjit Singh Manral, GOC of the 7th Infantry Division, for his support and dedication during Operation Sindoor.
Former Indian Army officer Major Madhan Kumar shared Shravan’s story on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Indian Army honors little boy Shravan Singh, who helped soldiers in Amritsar border by bringing water, milk, lassi, ice from his house during Operation Sindoor.”
Shravan’s sense of duty has inspired many. Speaking to the press, the young patriot said, “I want to be a soldier when I grow up. I want to serve my country.” His family echoed this sentiment, expressing immense pride in their son. “We are proud of him. Even the soldiers loved him,” Shravan’s father said.
Operation Sindoor was launched by India in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists. On May 7, Indian forces carried out targeted airstrikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). These strikes targeted key terror strongholds, including Jaish-e-Mohammad’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s operations hub in Muridke.
In retaliation, Pakistan launched counter-offensives over the next three days, including cross-border shelling and attacks on Indian military installations.
Amid the conflict, Shravan Singh’s calm bravery and patriotic spirit shone through. His actions serve as a reminder that heroes come in all sizes—and sometimes, they wear school uniforms instead of fatigues.
