Andhra Pradesh Soldier Martyred: In a sad LoC accident in Jammu and Kashmir, Murali Nayak, a soldier belonging to Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, lost his life due to heavy shelling by the Pakistan Army. Nayak belonged to Kallithanda village under Gaddamthanda panchayat. He was stationed on the front during the attack. His mortal remains are expected to reach his hometown on Saturday.

Uncertain Conditions of His Demise

Despite reports confirming Nayak’s martyrdom, no one knows whether he was shot on Wednesday or Thursday during the shelling. The bachelor youth soldier had dedicated his life to national security.

Top Leaders Offer Condolences to the Martyred Hero

Nayak’s sacrifice has left a deep impression on the state, compelling Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to express condolences. In an emotional tweet on X (formerly Twitter), he posted: “It is saddening to hear of the passing of a soldier, Murali Nayak, from Gorantla Mandal, Penukonda Assembly Constituency, Sri Sathya Sai District in the nation’s defence. Tributes to the martyr Murali Nayak who gave up his life for the country. I express my deepest condolences to his family.”

State Honors and Support to the Family
Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh also offered tributes to Nayak, saluting his courage and dedication. Lokesh assured that the last rites will be carried out with state honors and the government would provide his grieving family with all assistance possible.

Operation Sindoor and Its Impact

Nayak’s martyrdom is the very first casualty of Andhra Pradesh in Operation Sindoor, India’s military mission against the Pahalgam terror attack killing 26 persons. The mission aims to exterminate terrorist action in Pakistan and PoK.

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Last Words: A Nation’s Appreciation

Murali Nayak’s martyrdom is a reminder of India’s troops’ sacrifices and courage. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and the nation stands with his family.

దేశ రక్షణలో శ్రీ సత్యసాయి జిల్లా, పెనుకొండ శాసనసభ నియోజకవర్గం, గోరంట్ల మండలానికి చెందిన మురళి నాయక్ అనే సైనికుడు ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోవడం విషాదకరం. దేశం కోసం ప్రాణాలర్పించిన అమరవీరుడు మురళి నాయక్ కు నివాళులు. ఆయన కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తున్నాను. pic.twitter.com/QGtIAxMjug

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 9, 2025

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