The Indian Railways dedicated the specially painted locomotive to Captain Anshuman Singh on Saturday to honour him for his courage and valour. The Railways dedicated the specially painted WDP4B locomotive No. 40005 of Ludhiana Diesel Shed to Singh. A locomotive is a rail transport vehicle that provides the essential motive power for a train.
In a post on X, Northern Railway said, "Honouring Our Heroes Indian Railways dedicates the specially painted WDP4B locomotive No. 40005 of Ludhiana Diesel Shed to Capt. Anshuman Singh, Kirti Chakra, AMC of 26 Punjab Battalion for his courage and valour. His stories will inspire the future generations."
Captain Anshuman Singh, a doctor, was posted with the 26 Punjab as a medical officer in the Siachen Glacier area. On the night of July 19, 2023, there was a fire incident at an Indian Army ammunition dump at the camp he was posted.
Singh saw a fibreglass hut engulfed in fire and immediately acted to rescue four to five individuals trapped inside. He went inside the medical investigation room, which was also on fire, to retrieve the critical medical aid box and could not make it out due to heavy fire amid strong winds.
He has been awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously. Captain Singh was given the award posthumously, and his wife Smriti and mother received it from President Droupadi Murmu.