The mortal remains of Indian Army soldier Navlesh Thakur (35), who served in the Bihar Regiment, reached his native village Bakhtiyarpur in Aurangabad on Monday morning. As the soldier's body arrived, a wave of grief enveloped the entire area. A large number of villagers gathered for his final दर्शन (viewing), and slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Navlesh Thakur Amar Rahen' echoed throughout the region.

Navlesh Thakur had been battling oral cancer for approximately one year and passed away during treatment at the Army Hospital in Delhi. The news of his demise plunged his family into deep sorrow. Upon the arrival of his mortal remains, his father Devnandan Thakur, wife Anupama Devi, 12-year-old son Ansh Kumar, and 10-year-old daughter Naishi Kumari were inconsolable. The poignant cries of his family members made the atmosphere extremely emotional.

Police and civil administration officials, along with several public representatives and dignitaries, arrived at the village to pay their last respects and offer condolences. All laid wreaths and paid tribute to the departed soldier, comforting the grieving family. Villagers informed that Navlesh Thakur joined the Indian Army in 2012 and served the nation for about 14 years. His untimely demise has cast a pall of gloom over the entire region. Navlesh Thakur's last rites will be performed with full state and military honors at the Punpun River Ghat in Upahara. A large number of villagers are expected to be present during the ceremony.