Meet 10-Year-Old Braveheart Shravan Singh Who Provided Water, Milk, Lassi To Soldiers During Operation Sindoor

During Operation Sindoor, when soldiers had taken positions along border areas, ready to thwart and deliver a befitting reply to Pakistan's misadventure, a 10-year-old braveheart's contribution earned him recognition and felicitation from the Army.

According to reports, 10-year-old Shravan Singh, who lives in Punjab's Tara Wali village near the India-Pakistan border, provided water, milk, lassi, and even ice to the jawans deployed on his family's farmland.

Shravan Singh from Tara Wali, a border village in Mamdot, Ferozepur district. He actively supported the army personnel and was honored by Major General Ranjit Singh Manral, GOC of the 7 Infantry.

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Shravan Singh, the son of local farmer Sona Singh, dreams of becoming an Indian Army soldier when he grows up. Witnessing the war-like situation in his village in Ferozepur district, he stepped in to help the soldiers cope with the scorching heat, undeterred by cross-border firing.

"I wasn't scared. I want to be a soldier when I grow up. I used to bring water, lassi, and ice for the soldiers. They loved me a lot," Shravan Singh told India Today.

Moved by his selfless service, the Indian Army honoured him. During a special ceremony, Major General Ranjit Singh Manral of the 7th Infantry Division presented young Shravan Singh with gifts, including a keepsake, a meal, and his favourite dessert—ice cream.

The delighted boy expressed his joy, saying he had received food and ice cream and felt very happy. He also shared his aspiration to join the military and serve his nation.

Shravan's father, Sona Singh, felt immense pride seeing his son's bond with the troops—a satisfaction that surpassed any agricultural success. He explained how, when the Army set up camp on their land, Shravan immediately began assisting them daily, unfailingly bringing essentials like milk, water, buttermilk, and ice. The family fully supported their son's dedication, just as he supported the soldiers.

While the official history of Operation Sindoor will document military tactics, troop deployments, and commanding officers, it will also preserve the story of young Shravan Singh, a child whose generous heart served his country not with weapons, but with steadfast devotion and kindness.