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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
10-year-old Punjab boy emerges as India's youngest civilian warrior in border conflict
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Recognition and ceremony Background and personal aspirations Context of Operation Sindoor The Indian Army has announced it will cover the education expenses of Shvan Singh, a ten-year-old boy who supplied food and drinks to soldiers engaged in a gunfight during Operation Sindoor in Tara Wali village, Punjab. The boy provided water, ice, tea, milk, and lassi to soldiers as they faced firing from the Pakistan Golden Arrow Division of the Indian Army pledged full sponsorship of Shvan's education in recognition of his courage and enthusiasm. During a ceremony at Ferozepur Cantonment on Saturday, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, felicitated the boy. The army described Shvan's actions as emblematic of the "quiet heroes" across India who merit recognition and a class 4 student from Tara Wali village near the international border in the Mamdot area of Ferozepur district, expressed a desire to join the army in the future. He stated in May, "I want to become a 'fauji' when I grow up. I want to serve the country." His father added, "We are proud of him. Even soldiers loved him," noting that Shvan independently supplied the ration without Sindoor involved pre-dawn missile strikes on May 7 targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke. The operation was a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which caused 26 casualties. Following these Indian strikes, Pakistan launched an offensive against Indian military installations and shelled border areas for three days.(With inputs from PTI)
New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Army to sponsor education of 10-year-old Shvan for assisting army troops during Operation Sindoor
CHANDIGARH: The Golden Arrow Division of the Indian Army recognised the courage and resilience of the 10-year-old Shvan Singh during Operation Sindoor. He assisted the troops deployed along the border with Pakistan. Hailed as the country's youngest civil warrior, a class IV student Shvan of Mamdot village in Ferozepur district used to bring water, milk, lassi and ice from his house during Operation Sindoor for the soldiers posted at Tara Wali village amid tense atmosphere and scorching heat. The Golden Arrow Division will cover all aspects of his schooling from admission to academic needs. While felicitating Shvan, during a ceremony at Ferozepur Cantonment on Saturday, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOC-in-C Western Command, highlighted the Army's bond with the people of the State and its sense of responsibility towards the next generation.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Army To Bear Education Expense Of Boy Who Gave Meals To Troops During Ops Sindoor
Last Updated: India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. Nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir were targeted in the operation. The Indian Army will bear the education expense of a ten-year-old boy who supplied meals to the troops during Operation Sindoor in a Punjab village. As the soldiers fought with the Pakistan Army, exchanging fire, Shvan Singh brought them water, ice, tea, milk, and lassi. Acknowledging the spirit and courage of the ten-year-old, the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has said it will sponsor Shvan's education. The army stated that the story of Shavn serves as a reminder of the 'quiet heroes" across the country who deserve recognition and support. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Army to sponsor education of 10-yr-old who served soldiers during Op Sindoor
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Moved by the selfless service of 10-year-old Shvan Singh during Operation Sindoor , the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has announced full sponsorship of his education. A resident of Mamdot village in Punjab's Ferozepur district, Shvan earned the title of the Army's 'Youngest Civil Warrior' for tirelessly offering water, tea, milk, lassi, and ice to soldiers during the operation. In a ceremony held at Ferozepur Cantonment, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOC-in-C of the Western Command, felicitated Shvan, praising his courage and resilience. "The Army's relationship with Punjab runs deep, and it's our duty to stand with those who stand by us," said a spokesperson for the Western Command. The Golden Arrow Division will fund every aspect of Shvan's schooling—from admission to academic supplies—ensuring financial limitations don't hinder his future. "Shvan's story reminds us of the quiet heroes across India who deserve recognition and support," the spokesperson added. Lt Gen Katiyar reaffirmed the Army's commitment to stand beside Shvan at every step of his journey, calling the initiative a step towards nurturing the next generation of responsible citizens.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Army to bear study expenses of boy who supplied tea, milk to soldiers during Operation Sindoor
Indian Army decides to sponsor all educational needs of the Youngest Warrior of ' #OperationSindoor ' from Punjab, Master Shvan Singh. This 10-years old from Ferozepur kept on providing essential eatables, day and night, to the army men deployed in his fields in the border…
