Statue of martyr Murali Naik unveiled at Puttaparthi
A statue of martyr Murali Naik was unveiled in Puttaparthi to honor his sacrifice while serving in the 851 Light Regiment. Naik lost his life in May 2025 during a confrontation with Pakistani forces along the Line of Control.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing human cost of border conflicts and the state's role in recognizing military service.
A statue of martyr Murali Naik, a native of Kalli Thanda in Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, was unveiled at Shilparamam in Puttaprthi on Monday in recognition of his sacrifice for the nation. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Satish Kumar jointly unveiled the statue and paid floral tributes to the martyr.
Murali Naik, Sepoy of the 851 Light Regiment, laid down his life on May 9, 2025, while bravely retaliating against the firing from the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Collector said that the martyr’s courage, patriotism and sacrifice at a young age would remain an inspiration for generations, particularly the youth. “The government will stand by the martyr’s family and extend all possible support,” the Collector said.
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