Heroism and Heartbreak: The Story of Captain Brijesh Thapa

Parents of Captain Brijesh Thapa, who was martyred while fighting terrorists, express pride and sorrow over their son's sacrifice. A third-generation Army officer, Brijesh was inspired by his family's military legacy and chose duty over his engineering career. His mortal remains were to be honored upon return.

Parents of martyred Army Captain Brijesh Thapa on Tuesday expressed their pride and sorrow over their son's sacrifice. The officer lost his life in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Captain Thapa, who was born on Army Day, January 15, came from a family with a strong military tradition. His father, Colonel Bhuwanesh K Thapa (Retd), shared how his son was inspired by his family's legacy and aspired to join the Army from childhood.

The young officer, a qualified engineer, chose to serve in the Army and had been with the forces for five years. Captain Thapa's mother, Nilima, reflected on the duality of pride and sorrow, acknowledging the risks involved in military duty. The family was informed of Brijesh's martyrdom on Monday night, and his mortal remains are scheduled to return to their ancestral home in Lebong on Wednesday.