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As an ultimate tribute, Pulwama Martyr's Wife commissions into Indian Army
By: Tupaki Desk | 29 May 2021 1:32 PM GMT
Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal made the supreme sacrifice in 2019 in the Pulwama attack that has shocked the entire nation. The war hero was honoured with the Shaurya Chakra (P), the decoration awarded for the military personnel for courageous action or self-sacrifice.
Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal's wife Nikita Kaul paid tributes to her husband by joining the Army. After her husband was martyred, she had started to prepare to join the army. Her hard work paid off and she was selected for the army on Saturday.
Nikita Kaul had cleared the Short Service Commission (SSC) examinations last year only. She had also cracked the interview. On May 26, this year, she had passed the training. On Saturday, she joined the Army.
The PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence took to Twitter to share the visuals of Nikita Kaul receiving the stars from Lt General YK Joshi, Commander of the Indian Army's Northern Command.
#MajVibhutiShankarDhoundiyal, made the Supreme Sacrifice at #Pulwama in 2019, was awarded SC (P). Today his wife @Nitikakaul dons #IndianArmy uniform; paying him a befitting tribute. A proud moment for her as Lt Gen Y K Joshi, #ArmyCdrNC himself pips the Stars on her shoulders!' the tweet reads.
Retweeting the tweet made by PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence, actress-turned politician, Women, and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani called Kaul an embodiment of dedication and determination.
'Lt. @NitikaKaul, you're an embodiment of dedication, determination and devotion of India's Nari Shakti. Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal would be smiling today with joy and pride seeing Stars on your shoulder. My best wishes to you in all your endeavours,' Smriti Irani tweeted.
Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal's wife Nikita Kaul paid tributes to her husband by joining the Army. After her husband was martyred, she had started to prepare to join the army. Her hard work paid off and she was selected for the army on Saturday.
Nikita Kaul had cleared the Short Service Commission (SSC) examinations last year only. She had also cracked the interview. On May 26, this year, she had passed the training. On Saturday, she joined the Army.
The PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence took to Twitter to share the visuals of Nikita Kaul receiving the stars from Lt General YK Joshi, Commander of the Indian Army's Northern Command.
#MajVibhutiShankarDhoundiyal, made the Supreme Sacrifice at #Pulwama in 2019, was awarded SC (P). Today his wife @Nitikakaul dons #IndianArmy uniform; paying him a befitting tribute. A proud moment for her as Lt Gen Y K Joshi, #ArmyCdrNC himself pips the Stars on her shoulders!' the tweet reads.
Retweeting the tweet made by PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence, actress-turned politician, Women, and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani called Kaul an embodiment of dedication and determination.
'Lt. @NitikaKaul, you're an embodiment of dedication, determination and devotion of India's Nari Shakti. Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal would be smiling today with joy and pride seeing Stars on your shoulder. My best wishes to you in all your endeavours,' Smriti Irani tweeted.
