New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): As a part of Eastern Command’s Initiative to look after the war widows and next of kin, five Veer Naaris (war widows) and their dependents, hailing from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh were felicitated and were given cheques in a solemn function held at Station Headquarters Tawang, a statement said.
Tawang Military Station Commander Brigadier Vipul Singh Rajput and Lt Col Aniruddha Bhuyan of HQ 51 Sub Area addressed the veterans.
The Station Commander assured the war veterans of all the help and assistance that could be provided to them.
The function was concluded after interaction with the Veterans and their families, tea followed by a group photograph.
Earlier in 2021, a special event was organized in Mumbai by the Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust to felicitate the widows of Indian Army Officers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Nidarshana Gowani, Founder of the trust, applauded the women for their courage and determination in the face of such irreparable loss. The women received a token of appreciation from the trust in recognition of their efforts in continuing to lead a dignified life and bringing up their children in an exemplary manner. (ANI)
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