Army officials reach out to Poonch to pay gratitude to Havildar Hussain's family

Army officials reach out to Poonch to pay gratitude to Havildar Hussain’s family

While the country celebrated the 75th Republic Day with a spectacular parade on the Kartavya Path, the residents of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district celebrated the day by remembering the sacrifice of their son–Havildar Majid Hussain–who was killed in an anti-terror operation in Rajouri in December last year.

Top Army officers on Friday also reached out to the Poonch-based family of Havildar Hussain, who belonged to the 9th battalion of the Indian Army’s elite Parachute regiment.

The President of India also announced to award of the Kirti Chakra to Hussain for his courage and devotion to duty.

The awarding of the Kirti Chakra is a symbol of conspicuous bravery of Havildar Hussain’s, a defence spokesman said, adding, Poonch, Rajouri and the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir are indebted to the courageous commando.

“In the challenging terrain of Poonch and Rajouri, he stood as a formidable force against terror, displaying unparalleled courage and determination in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,” the spokesman said.

His supreme sacrifice in the pursuit of peace resonates deeply with the hearts of the people in Poonch and Rajouri, the spokesperson said, adding the GOC of the 25 Infantry division, representing Northern Command GOC-in-C, and GOC 16 Corps expressed profound gratitude to Havildar Hussain’s family.

“As the Hero of Poonch, Havildar Majid Hussain’s legacy lives on, becoming an enduring beacon of selflessness and dedication. His story will continue to resonate in the hearts of those from his hometown and across the nation,” the spokesman said.

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