Call Of Duty Paramount, Say Mothers Of Jawans
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Hazaribag: At 95,
Utra Devi
, a resident of Kolhua village under the Jhapa panchayat of Chouparan block in Hazaribag district, is still an embodiment of a steely resolve despite losing her husband, Vishambar Singh, just a week ago.
Her younger son, Amit Kumar (40), a BSF jawan, who had come to attend the last rites of his father, had been suddenly asked to report to Delhi, leaving the Shradh rituals midway. Though her son has missed the Shradh, Utra is full of pride that he is on national duty. Her elder son, Binod Singh, too, was part of the
Kargil War
, she said.Amit's father died on May 3, and the jawan came home for the rituals. But after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, he was summoned to report to the Delhi headquarters of BSF, and he promptly left on Friday night.Talking to TOI, Utra said, "It is a matter of pride that both my sons are in the Army.
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Desh ke kaam aa rahe hain (Working for the nation). Leaving the family and going to the border to safeguard the country is a tough and challenging task, though.
" She added, "Mere dono bachchon ne mujhe gaurwanvit kar diya hai (Both my kids have made me proud)."Utra maintained that standing up for the country, during its tough phase, is more important for every citizen than anything else. "Bas sab theek ho aur hamare sainik bhi surakshit rahen (I pray all turns well and our jawans are safe)," she added.Utra's elder son, Captain Binod Singh (retired), informed that Amit is currently posted at the Agartala border of Tripura as a constable. He said, "My brother joined the force after getting motivated by me. While he is on national duty, I am taking care of the responsibilities of performing the Shradh of my father as a son. Amit and I know well how to keep the pride of the uniform intact. For us, the country comes first."Binod, who worked as an operator of a Bofors gun during Kargil War, said that the war started in May 1999, and in the same month, Amit got a job. "He has reported at Delhi," he said, adding, "When he was leaving home on Friday, I noticed his proud face. He prepared himself for this big opportunity in life as a soldier, and so I also motivated him."Hazaribag: At 95, Utra Devi, a resident of Kolhua village under the Jhapa panchayat of Chouparan block in Hazaribag district, is still an embodiment of a steely resolve despite losing her husband, Vishambar Singh, just a week ago. Her younger son, Amit Kumar (40), a BSF jawan, who had come to attend the last rites of his father, had been suddenly asked to report to Delhi, leaving the Shradh rituals midway. Though her son has missed the Shradh, Utra is full of pride that he is on national duty. Her elder son, Binod Singh, too, was part of the Kargil War, she said.Amit's father died on May 3, and the jawan came home for the rituals. But after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, he was summoned to report to the Delhi headquarters of BSF, and he promptly left on Friday night.Talking to TOI, Utra said, "It is a matter of pride that both my sons are in the Army. Desh ke kaam aa rahe hain (Working for the nation). Leaving the family and going to the border to safeguard the country is a tough and challenging task, though." She added, "Mere dono bachchon ne mujhe gaurwanvit kar diya hai (Both my kids have made me proud)."Utra maintained that standing up for the country, during its tough phase, is more important for every citizen than anything else. "Bas sab theek ho aur hamare sainik bhi surakshit rahen (I pray all turns well and our jawans are safe)," she added.Utra's elder son, Captain Binod Singh (retired), informed that Amit is currently posted at the Agartala border of Tripura as a constable. He said, "My brother joined the force after getting motivated by me. While he is on national duty, I am taking care of the responsibilities of performing the Shradh of my father as a son. Amit and I know well how to keep the pride of the uniform intact. For us, the country comes first."Binod, who worked as an operator of a Bofors gun during Kargil War, said that the war started in May 1999, and in the same month, Amit got a job. "He has reported at Delhi," he said, adding, "When he was leaving home on Friday, I noticed his proud face. He prepared himself for this big opportunity in life as a soldier, and so I also motivated him."
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