Dialogue thread, Gadkha. Manohar Basant village located in Mirzapur Panchayat was immersed in deep mourning on Friday. The news of the death of 35-year-old Air Force Sergeant Adityashu Singh alias Chhotu of the village shocked the entire area. Adityasu Singh, posted in the Technical Core Group, was the only son of Tarakeshwar Singh. He was ill for a year and fell ill while on duty in Thane, Maharashtra.
Adityashu Singh was undergoing treatment for brain tumor at the hospital, where he died after his condition worsened. There was mourning in the village as soon as the news was received. Jawan leaves behind his wife Priya and two minor daughters. The elder daughter Saundhi is only 12 years old, while the younger daughter Pari is only 5 years old.
Old father Tarakeshwar Singh is completely devastated by the untimely demise of his only son. The atmosphere remained continuously sad due to the crying of the relatives. When the mortal remains reached the village in an army vehicle, a crowd of people gathered to have the last darshan. A large number of people also arrived from nearby villages. Everyone seemed anxious to see their brave soldier for the last time.
The crowd of men and women remembered the personality and friendly nature of the soldier and paid tribute with tearful eyes. The last rites of the jawan were performed with military honors at Aami Ghat. Army soldiers gave guard of honor and saluted.
The atmosphere became emotional amid slogans of “Jai Hind” and “Long live Adityashu”. A wave of mourning was visible on the entire river bank. The villagers said that in the death of Adityashu Singh, the village has lost a promising, disciplined and brave son. There is a deep shadow of mourning in the entire area due to his demise.