James Heappey – 2022 Comments on Death of Navin Thapa Magar

The comments made by James Heappey, the Defence Minister, on 14 September 2022. There is also a press release from the Ministry of Defence.

It is with deep sadness that I heard of the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar of the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, in Brunei. It’s clear from his colleagues that he was a dedicated, professional soldier held in the highest regard and a shining example of what the British Armed Forces stand for. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this terrible time.