Army felicitates family of Kargil hero in Sabarkantha
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on Thursday honoured the family of Kargil war hero sepoy S K Kavaji, a sena medal awardee, at their residence in Kanthariya village of Vijaynagar taluka in Sabarkantha district.
The felicitation was held under the Army's pre-Kargil Vijay Diwas outreach initiative, aimed at acknowledging the sacrifices of soldiers and extending welfare support to their families. Sepoy Kavaji laid down his life during the 1999 Kargil war, displaying exemplary courage in the service of the nation.
During the ceremony, Khiviben Kavaji, wife of the late Sepoy, was presented with a memento, a welfare booklet, and a personal letter of appreciation from the Indian Army, commemorating her husband's valour.
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A team led by naib subedar M V Reddy and regiment havildar Major Rajeesh visited the family, interacted with them, and took note of their concerns and requirements. They assured the family of the Army's continued support and assistance, a statement from the Defence PRO said.
The Indian Army is observing the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 to mark India's victory over Pakistani intruders in the Kargil region and to pay homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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