The Brilliance of Manish Ranjan: Remembering a Lost National Hero

The story of Manish Ranjan is not just one of tragedy, but one of extraordinary merit and dedication. Before joining the Intelligence Bureau as an officer, Manish had remarkably cleared and subsequently declined six different government job offers. His seventh job—the one he chose—was with the IB, a testament to his sharp intellect and his desire to serve the country in a challenging capacity. However, this promising career and a life full of potential were abruptly ended by a cowardly act of terror in Pahalgam. A year later, his family is left to wonder why such a bright light was extinguished so prematurely. The impact of his loss has been catastrophic for his parents, both of whom have undergone bypass surgeries and are in fragile health. His father has not seen a day without tears in the past year, mourning the eldest of his three sons.