Martyr Murali Nayak’s Statue Unveiled at Shilparamam in Puttaparthi

Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, August 11: Andhra Pradesh State Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar unveiled the statue of martyr Murali Nayak at Shilparamam in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai district, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

In recognition of the sacrifice of martyr Murali Nayak of Kalli Thanda, Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, his statue was unveiled at Shilparamam. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar jointly unveiled the statue and paid floral tributes to the martyr.

According to the information provided for the programme, Sepoy Murali Nayak of the 851 Light Regiment lost his life on May 9, 2025, while facing firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Collector said that the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the martyr at a young age would remain an inspiration for generations, particularly the youth. He said that the government stands by the martyr’s family and would provide all possible support.

The SP said that the sacrifices of soldiers guarding the country’s borders are priceless and that their constant vigilance enables people to live safely. He said that the people of Sri Sathya Sai district would always remember the valour and sacrifice of Murali Nayak.

Puttaparthi RDO Suvarna, district officials, military representatives, local public representatives, Murali Nayak’s parents and family members, Shilparamam staff and a large number of people attended the programme and paid tribute to the martyr.

About Martyr Murali Nayak

According to the information provided, Mudavat Murali Nayak was born into a farming family to Ram Nayak and Jyotibai in Kalli Thanda, under Gaddanthanda Panchayat, Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh.

Murali Nayak reportedly joined the Indian Army as an Agniveer in November 2022 and underwent training in Nashik. He was subsequently posted in Assam and later deployed in the Jammu and Kashmir region as part of his military duties.

According to the supplied account, during firing along the LoC in May 2025, Murali Nayak sustained serious injuries. He reportedly succumbed to his injuries while being evacuated for further treatment.

The statue unveiling programme was held to honour his service and sacrifice and to remember his contribution to the nation.

Note: Details concerning the regiment, operational deployment, the exact location and circumstances of the incident, and the evacuation process should be cross-checked with official defence records before publication.

— M Venkata T Reddy, News Editor and Investigative Journalist