Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, May 11: In the wake of heightened national security concerns following the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, and fluctuating ceasefire developments, the nation has turned its attention not just to the battlefield, but also to the personal sacrifices that fuel India’s resilience. Among the voices bringing this reminder home is actress Nimrat Kaur, whose personal history is steeped in loss, courage, and unwavering patriotism.

Nimrat is the daughter of Shaurya Chakra awardee Major Bhupender Singh, who was tragically martyred in 1994 during a terrorist attack in Kashmir. At the time, he was posted with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Verinag, a volatile region then—and still—fraught with danger.

In a deeply emotional recounting, Nimrat recalled how her father was kidnapped by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen while she and her family were visiting him on a winter break. Seven agonizing days later, he was executed after refusing to comply with the terrorist group’s demands. He was just 44 years old.

Nimrat’s story offers a rare, deeply personal look at the real human cost of terrorism and military conflict. It also illustrates the quiet strength of families left behind—women who raise children alone, children who grow up with grief and pride intertwined, and a society that must never forget their sacrifices.

After her father's death, Nimrat’s family rebuilt their lives in Noida, supported by his pension and savings. The government allotted them a plot in Rajasthan, and Major Bhupender Singh was honoured with the Shaurya Chakra, one of India's highest gallantry awards.

In a time when patriotism is often voiced in slogans, Nimrat Kaur’s story is a poignant reminder that some pay for national security not with words, but with their lives.