A heart-wrenching incident that has deeply shaken the conscience of Maharashtra has come to light from Satara district. An Indian Army soldier, who had returned home on leave for his wife’s delivery, lost his life in a tragic accident. Just a few hours later, his wife gave birth to a baby girl. A video showing the grieving wife, still on a stretcher, and the newborn daughter paying their final respects to the soldier has gone viral on social media. The visuals, captured barely eight hours after the child’s birth, have left viewers overwhelmed with emotion and brought tears to countless eyes across the state.
The untimely demise of Army jawan Pramod Jadhav has cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire Satara district. Pramod, who was serving in the Indian Army, died in a fatal accident at Dare village in Satara. He had taken a short leave to be with his family during his wife’s delivery, expecting joyous moments ahead. The family was preparing to welcome a new life, filled with hope and happiness. However, destiny struck cruelly, turning anticipation into grief. Pramod’s sudden death left his family devastated, plunging them into unimaginable sorrow and leaving the district mourning the loss of a brave soldier.
According to further details, only hours after the brave soldier’s tragic death, his wife gave birth to a daughter. The family was forced to endure two extreme emotions simultaneously—the joy of welcoming a newborn and the unbearable pain of losing a husband and father. The tragedy did not end there. Pramod Jadhav was laid to rest with full state honours at his native village, Dare Tarf Parali. For the final rites, his wife and their eight-hour-old baby were brought directly from the hospital on a stretcher. The sight of a mother in tears and the infant sleeping peacefully during the last farewell was deeply unsettling.
The video of this emotional farewell has spread widely on social media, prompting an outpouring of grief and sympathy from across Maharashtra. Citizens have expressed anguish, saying that families of soldiers who dedicate their lives to the nation should never have to face such suffering. Villagers, local authorities, and senior Army officials stood by the Jadhav family, offering support and strength during this painful time. Though Pramod Jadhav sacrificed his life in service to the country, his memory will live on through his daughter. This incident stands as a powerful reminder of the silent pain borne by families of those who serve the nation.