Why Did Army Officers Visit The Home Of A Kargil Martyr In UP After 25 Years?
Avnish's elder brother, Ravindra Yadav, told Local18 he feels immense pride in his brother's sacrifice and saw his brother's spirit reflected in the soldiers who visited
In a heartfelt initiative, the Indian Army is visiting the homes of soldiers martyred during the Kargil War to support their families and uplift their spirits. Recently, army officers and soldiers from Kargil visited the home of martyr Avnish Kumar Yadav in Sitab Diara village, situated on the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh border.
Avnish Kumar Yadav joined the army, completed his training, and was deployed to Kargil just two months before the war broke out. During the conflict, he bravely confronted the Pakistani soldiers and forced them to retreat. Tragically, he was struck by enemy fire during a counterattack and was martyred.
In a conversation with Local18, Avnish's elder brother, Ravindra Yadav, expressed his pride in his brother's service, saying, 'My brother served the country. I am very proud of Avnish. Today, after 25 years, I see my brother's face in the army officers and soldiers who came to my house. It feels as if my younger brother has come home on leave. I am very happy that Indian Army soldiers have come to inquire about my well-being."
Avnish's mother, Somriya Devi, while proud of her son's sacrifice, urged the government to honour him with a memorial statue, noting, 'It has been many years since he was martyred, but no memorial has been built till date."
His father, Shivji Yadav, emotionally added, 'I have no words for my martyred son. People recognise me because of what he has done, and I feel proud of his martyrdom."
Explaining the purpose of these visits, Subedar Amitabh Das of the Indian Army stated that soldiers are visiting the families of Kargil martyrs to check on their well-being and identify any challenges they might be facing, with efforts underway to resolve any issues reported by the families.
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June 23, 2025, 18:29 IST
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