New Delhi: Nitika Kaul the spouse of Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, who was martyred in Pulwama, has turn into a supply of inspiration for a lot of as she adopted his footsteps by donning the Army uniform.
The commander of the Army’s northern command Lt Gen YK Joshi on Saturday pipped stars on her shoulders at a ceremony held on the Officers Training Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence shared the video on its official Twitter deal with which is garnering spontaneous praises for Kaul and the Army.
Who is Nitika Kaul?
On 18 February 2019, Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal was martyred in an encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The entire nation wept for Nitika when she gave a last farewell to her courageous husband by saying ‘Jai Hind’ with moist eyes.
Major Dhoundiyal and Nitika had married solely 9 months earlier than he attained martyrdom, each have been to have a good time their first marriage anniversary in April 2019. Nitika Kaul described her husband as a courageous soldier. She expressed confidence that his sacrifice will encourage extra folks to hitch forces.
“You said you loved me, but the fact is you loved the nation more. I am really proud. We all love you. The way you love everyone is entirely different because you sacrificed your life for the people who you may have never met, but still you decided to give your life for them. You are such a brave man. I am very honored to have you as my husband. I’ll love you till my last breath. I owe my life to you,” she was quoted as saying as she stood in entrance of the coffin lined with tricolour.
Originally a resident of Kashmir, Nitika used to work in HCL whereas dwelling together with her dad and mom in Delhi. 6 months after her husband’s sacrifice, in September 2019, she crammed the shape for Short Service Commission (SSC) and known as it her method to heal and get again to life.
Entering the examination corridor was a really emotional second for her as she felt her husband’s fears and anxiousness which he would have handled whereas giving the examination. She revealed that she felt related with him.
She labored very arduous to qualify and excel in a single yr of coaching. She mentioned she desires to be an officer who “Vibhu can be proud of”.
Nitika cleared the examination and interview final yr to bear rigorous coaching as a cadet. After finishing one yr of coaching, she was able to put on the military uniform like her husband.
Army’s Northern Commander Lt. Gen. Y.Okay. Joshi pipped the celebs on her shoulders at a easy ceremony held on the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, and wished her the very best of luck for future endeavours.
Lieutenant Nitika Kaul remembered her husband whereas talking about her achievement: “I’ve experienced the same journey he has been through. I believe he’s always going to be part of my life”.
In April 2020, she additionally contributed to the struggle towards coronavirus, by donating 1,000 protecting kits to the Haryana police which included masks, gloves and goggles, and so forth. Haryana Chief Minister Manoharlal Khattar revealed the identical on Twitter whereas expressing gratitude.
Through her courageous sacrifice and dedication, Lieutenant Nitika Kaul has certainly turn into a logo of power and perseverance for the nation.
