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3 days ago
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Watch: Kargil War Hero Naik Deepchand Honoured On IndiGo Flight
A Kargil War veteran was honoured mid-air on an IndiGo flight, and the tribute drew applause from all on board. Naik Deepchand, who lost both legs and an arm while defending the nation during Operation Parakram, was recognised with a special announcement by the flight captain. "We have a very special guest on board today. It is my pleasure and honour to introduce him," the captain said over the intercom. "Here is the Kargil War hero Nayak Deepchand, a defender of our nation. He lost three of his limbs during Operation Parakram, yet his spirit remains strong, and he continues to inspire the rest of us. Let us all bring our hands together and thank him for everything he has done for us. Jai Hind and Jai Bharat," the Captain said. In a video, presumably recorded by one of the passengers, the war hero is seen seated by the window as the announcement is made. Applause rang in the cabin, with some passengers standing in admiration. Mr Deepchand, touched by the gesture, smiled and acknowledged the appreciation with folded hands. Kargil War hero Nayak Deep Chand was honored on an Indigo flight, this scene is not just about honor, but an expression of gratitude towards the nation. Jai Hind ???????? #BSF #Indigo #CAPF #HarGharTiranga #KargilVijayDiwas #IndianArmedForces #NationalHandloomDay #KalaignarForever — Salani kumari (@salani_kumari) August 7, 2025 Who Is Naik Deepchand? Naik Deepchand was born on April 5, 1975, in Hisar, Haryana. While in Class 12, he was called to join artillery training in Nasik. Encouraged by friends and inspired by his grandfather's war stories, he joined the Army in 1994. His first posting was in Firozpur for three years. In 1998, he was sent to Srinagar and later fought in the Kargil War in 1999. Remembering the Battle of Tololing, he told The Quint, "It was very cold that day. As many as 10,000 rounds were fired by our battalion." During his service, he took part in Operation Rakshak in Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Vijay in Kargil, and Operation Parakram. In Kargil, his unit changed gun positions eight times and fired nearly 10,000 shells, earning 12 gallantry awards. In Operation Parakram, a bomb blast in Secunderabad cost him a hand and both legs. The operation was a major military build-up by India from December 2001 to October 2002 after the terrorist attack on Parliament. Thousands of troops, tanks, and aircraft were moved to the India-Pakistan border to put pressure on Pakistan to act against terror groups. Today, Mr Deepchand runs the Ideal Soldier Foundation, which builds memorials, hoists the national flag, and supports injured and martyred soldiers and their families. In 2024, he began a tribute journey from Mumbai to honour martyrs at the Dras War Memorial and Siachen Galwan.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kargil heroes, Army veterans hail India's firm reply to Pak
New Delhi: As the Indian Armed forces gave Pakistan a bloody nose and trounced them in their own game for second consecutive day, their valour and exploits is being applauded and celebrated by many retired officers as well as Kargil war heroes. The rattled Pakistan Army tried to unleash mayhem by firing a barrage of missiles and drones, targeted at many Indian territories, but all that were firmly repulsed by the Indian Army and intercepted in the air. Many of them speaking to IANS said that Pakistan doesn't stand a chance against the Indian Army, one of the most professional and best in the world, and they will be defeated hands down. Kargil War hero Naik Deepchand told IANS, 'Our Indian Army is the fourth largest and most powerful in the world. We believe in the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). We don't speak much at first, but when we respond, we leave no room for doubt.' He said, 'It was necessary to give a befitting reply to Pakistan, and India successfully downed all drones directed at us'. 'Not a single drone was allowed to cause damage. Around 30 to 50 drones were launched at us. Attacks happened during the night and early morning, but the entire nation was awake. This strong retaliation was much needed,' he added. Army veteran Brigadier (Retd.) Sudhir Sawant said that the real motive behind the Pahalgam attack was to derail the flourishing economy of Jammu and Kashmir and also to incite Hindu-Muslim tensions in India by selectively killing people based on religion. On Pakistan's drone and missile attacks, he said, 'Our forces are giving them a firm and befitting reply.' Another veteran Wing Commander (Retd) Nand Kishor dubbed the situation 'mini war', and said that 'India's air defence system under the Modi government has a clear edge over its rival'. He also advocated for a stronger campaign against terror hideouts across the border and suggested vaporising them all for a peaceful resolution of the issue. 'It is essential to understand that merely killing those responsible does not close the chapter. The remaining elements will continue to operate, so the process of elimination must persist until we are entirely satisfied that no threats remain on the Line of Control (LoC)...,' the ex-IAF officer said.
