Kupwara, January 14: Indian Army on Friday carried out a Khairiyat (wellness) Patrol in the remote village of Hajimula of T Chuntwari located very close to the Line of Control.
An official said that the Patrol enquired about the well being of the villagers in the present high snow levels and extremely low temperatures. The Patrol went from house to house and reassured the villagers of all help and support whenever required.
To mark the Veterans Day, the Patrol also met and felicitated Retired Naik Lasha Tantray of 9 JAK LI who is 98 years old. The Patrol expressed gratitude to him for his illustrious services to the Nation and the Army.
The Indian Army patrol also visited the Oldest War Hero in Macchal namely Rifleman Miya Gul Khan (retired), who fought the Indo- Pak War in Maachal Sector with courage, bravery and indomitable 'never say die' spirit of the Indian Army. In a video message, the now 73 year old Rifleman Miya Gul Khan, who retired 40 years ago, wished everyone a Happy Veterans Day and thanked the Indian Army for constantly looking after the Veterans.
