Agniveer Scheme Should be Closed: Martyr Captain Anshuman's Mother

Published On: July 10, 2024 - Manju, the mother of Martyr Captain Anshuman, met with Rahul Gandhi to express her concerns about the Agniveer scheme, urging its discontinuation. Captain Anshuman Singh, a doctor with the Army Medical Corps, was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra for his exceptional bravery during a fire incident in the Siachen Glacier area. On July 19, 2023, Captain Singh entered a burning medical investigation room to retrieve a critical medical aid box but was unable to escape due to the intense flames and strong winds, ultimately sacrificing his life in the line of duty