Jind Army Havildar Dies of Heart Attack in Leh-Ladakh, Was Due for Promotion to Naib Subedar

November 5, 2026

Jind (Haryana): A 42-year-old Army Havildar of Jind district of Haryana died of cardiac arrest while posted at Leh Ladakh, leaving his family and villagers shocked. The Army Havildar Naresh Lathar, belonging to Shadipur village in Julana area, was scheduled to be promoted to Naib Subedar. He had also reserved a ticket to come back home after Diwali and meet his ailing uncle.

His family was informed about his demise by the Army on Wednesday afternoon. His body will be brought back to the native village on Thursday itself.

Brother Spoke to Him on Phone

He had spoken to his brother Dinesh on phone on the evening of November 3 and mentioned how he was coming back home for Diwali.

He was always in touch with his family members and spoke to them almost everyday. Hence his sudden demise shocked the family who were eagerly waiting for him to come back.

“He also mentioned that he was going to cancel his retirement and would get promoted,” his cousin, Narendra said.

Served in Army Since 2004

Naresh had joined the Indian Army in the year 2004. He was currently posted in Leh Ladakh and had resumed duty around a month ago.

He is the youngest of the three siblings. His elder brother Dinesh is into farming. His father Satbir had died around eight years ago.

Naresh has been survived by his mother, wife Preeti (39), daughter Chahat (15) and son Arman (13). His wife is a housewife. His daughter is in class 11 while his son is studying in class 9.

The sudden demise of Naresh has shocked the family, especially his two children who have lost their father.

Had Planned to Meet Ailing Uncle After Diwali

He had planned to come back next week to meet his ailing uncle, Jaikaran who is his father’s elder brother.

Jaikaran has been unwell for quite some time. Naresh had requested for leave and had reserved a ticket to go meet him on November 15, family members said.

The family was excited to see him but now are heartbroken.

Was Set to Retire in Two Months and Family Advised Him to Continue Service

It was reported that Naresh was set to retire from the Army in around two months. However his family had advised him to continue with the Army as he could be promoted in the coming years.

“He was also advised by his superiors to continue with service so he cancelled his retirement application,” his uncle, Dharambir Lather said.

He was to be promoted to Naib Subedar which makes his sudden demise even more heartbreaking for the family.

Family Gets Call From Army Commandant

The family received a call from a commandant from the Army on Wednesday afternoon informing them that Naresh Lathar had died of cardiac arrest while posted in Leh Ladakh.

The family were shocked to hear the news as he had been in constant contact with them and they had recently spoken to him.

The news of Naresh’s death has shocked Shadipur village. His body will arrive in the village later on Thursday where family members and villagers will pay their last respects.