Court Asks Army About Soldier's Death

May 13, 2026, 20:30
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

A court in India told the army to explain why a soldier named Akashdeep Singh died.

Main Body

Akashdeep Singh was a soldier. He died in May 2025. He had three gun wounds. The police said he killed himself. But his parents do not believe this. They say he was happy when he spoke to them. The parents are angry. The army did a medical test on the body without asking them. The army also did not share the official report about his death. The army paid some insurance money. But they did not pay all the money they promised. The parents want the rest of the money and the truth.

Conclusion

The army must now give a clear answer about the death in six weeks.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking about the Past

Look at these words from the text:

  • died (not die)
  • said (not say)
  • paid (not pay)

When we talk about things that are finished, we change the action word. Most words just need an -ed at the end, but some are special (irregular).

The Pattern: Present β†’\rightarrow Past $

  • Believe β†’\rightarrow Believed
  • Ask β†’\rightarrow Asked
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: 'Do not' vs 'Did not'

If something is happening now: β†’\rightarrow "They do not believe this."

If something happened before: β†’\rightarrow "They did not pay the money."

Rule: Use did not for any time in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The court will decide if the army is responsible.
army
the military forces of a country
Example:The army is asked to explain the soldier's death.
soldier
a person who serves in the army
Example:The soldier was named Akashdeep Singh.
died
to stop living
Example:He died in May 2025.
gun
a weapon that shoots bullets
Example:He had three gun wounds.
wounds
injuries that break the skin
Example:The wounds were caused by a gun.
police
people who enforce the law
Example:The police said he killed himself.
parents
a boy's or girl's mother and father
Example:His parents do not believe the police.
happy
feeling joy or pleasure
Example:They say he was happy when he spoke to them.
angry
feeling strong displeasure
Example:The parents are angry about the army's actions.
medical
related to doctors and health
Example:The army did a medical test on the body.
report
a written or spoken account of events
Example:The army did not share the official report.