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2 days ago
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- NDTV
Army Holds 400-km Cycle Rally To Honour Wayanad Landslide Victims
The Indian Army's Defence Security Corps (DSC) Centre in Kannur organised a 400-kilometer cycle rally through four northern districts of Kerala. The rally was a show of support for victims of devastating landslides in Wayanad's Chooralmala in July last year, which left 254 people dead, 397 injured, and 118 missing. Additionally, the initiative aimed to reconnect with local communities, engage with veterans, and encourage young people to join the armed forces. Led by Colonel P. S. Nagra, the cycle rally began on August 9 in Kannur, and the journey spanned key towns across four northern districts, following this route: August 9: Kannur to Vadakara August 10: Vadakara to Calicut August 11: Calicut to Malappuram August 12: Malappuram to Wandoor, then Wandoor to Mukkam August 13: Mukkam to Kalpetta August 14: Kalpetta to Chooralmala and back The final leg of the rally was flagged off on Thursday by Wayanad District Collector Megha Sree, IPS officer Taposh Basumatry, Assistant Collector of Wayanad, Archana, and other senior veterans. The event paid tribute to the people of Wayanad, symbolising unity, resilience, and national integration. "This rally is not just about cycling, it's about being present for the people, showing them they are not alone in the aftermath of tragedy, and motivating the youth to see the Indian Army as a way to serve and protect," said Col Nagra. The rally will conclude on August 15, coinciding with India's 79th Independence Day celebrations. Participants will be honored for their dedication and service at the Kalpetta Parade Ground.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Time of India
‘Fed up with my brothers': Defence Security Corps (DSC) jawan dies by suicide; shoots self in abdomen
LUCKNOW: A Defence Security Corps (DSC) jawan deployed for runway security at the Gorakhpur Air Force Station allegedly died by suicide late Wednesday night by shooting himself in the abdomen with his service AK-103 rifle. The incident came to light when his reliever arrived and found him lying in a pool of blood. Police recovered a suicide note beside the body of Jitendra Singh, a native of Maker in Saran district, Bihar, which read: 'I am fed up with my brothers. The false case has made life unbearable. I cannot tolerate this pain anymore, so I am ending my life.' According to Circle Officer Cantt Yogendra Singh, Jitendra, a retired Army soldier, had joined the DSC after retirement. He lived in Gorakhpur with his wife Seema Devi, sons Prem and Ritik, and daughter Muskan. At the time of the incident, his wife and children were in Bihar for the Sawan festival. Jitendra had returned to Gorakhpur on 3 August. Colleagues said they were in the stop room during duty hours and did not hear the gunshot due to the noise from a cooler. CCTV footage is being examined to determine the exact time of the incident. His family members, informed by colleagues, reached Gorakhpur on Thursday evening. In the presence of police, the body was sent for post-mortem at AIIMS Gorakhpur, which lasted about four hours, after which it was handed over to the relatives. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
