Havildar Sajjan Singh Khichar served in the Indian Army with the 18th Battalion of the Mahar Regiment. He hailed from Majipura village in Dhod tehsil, Sikar district, Rajasthan. He joined the Army in 2002 and, after completing his training, served with 18 Mahar. He worked as a vehicle driver (DMT) and was promoted to the rank of Havildar during his service.
In October 2023, he was deployed with his unit in Sikkim. On 04 October, a cloudburst-triggered flash flood struck the area where Army personnel were present. Havildar Sajjan Singh Khichar was among the soldiers swept away by the floodwaters while on duty.
Search operations were undertaken after the incident. His mortal remains were recovered on 06 October 2023, and his body was brought to Jaipur on 07 October. He was taken to his native village, Majipura, where his last rites were performed with military honours.
Havildar Sajjan Singh Khichar lost his life while serving with his unit in a forward area. His service and sacrifice are remembered by his family, fellow soldiers and his home community.