Guwahati, May 24 -- Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, a 23-year-old army officer of the Sikkim Scouts, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2025, while saving a fellow soldier during an operational task in North Sikkim.

Commissioned into the Army just six months ago, Lt. Tiwari's swift actions exemplify the highest ideals of military service.

Following the incident, an army official stated that the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. as Lt. Tiwari led a Route Opening Patrol (ROP) towards a Tactical Operating Base (TOB) in Sikkim.

The official stated that, during the patrol, Agniveer Stephan Subba, a member of the patrol, lost his footing on a log bridge and was swept away by a powerful mountain stream.

"Without hesitation, Lt. Tiwari plunged...