PATNA, May 13 -- An Army jawan from Siwan, Ram Babu Kumar Singh (26), became the second personnel of Bihar to succumb to battle injuries in the Jammu and Kashmir on May 12.

Ram Babu, who hails from Vasilpur village (Barharia block), married just five months ago, was grievously injured during Operation Sindoor. He was rushed to hospital for medical treatment where he succumbed to the injuries late on Monday. He was posted to the Nagrotta in 16 Corps wed with Anjali on December 10, 2024. His wife is currently staying at her mother's house in Dhanbad (Jharkhand) and is said to be pregnant. Ram Babu left Siwan after post marriage in the second week of March 2025. He was joined Indian Army in 2017 and posted with the Army Aviation. Villagers ...