Indian Army is known for its pluralist ethos where every officer and soldier serves the country with pride irrespective of religion, caste, creed or gender.
It's one family as those serving in the forces will tell you. Time and again, the Indian Army has displayed that there indeed is unity in diversity. Those protecting the country offer a perfect example of India's traditional social cohesion that makes the nation great.?
Indian Army continues to lead by example and this latest incident proves just that. Colonel Razaque, commanding officer of his unit, performed hawan for his colleague who succumbed to COVID-19.
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In order to boost the morale of his somber unit, he took the onus to perform the ritual for the Junior Commissioned Officer who lost his life to the deadly virus.?
In fact, Col. Razaque skipped Eid namaz just so he could perform the havan. That's is exactly what makes Indian Army so special.?
The incident came to light after user who goes by the name, InsightGL, took to Twitter to share a picture of the same.?
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Col. Razaque's gesture has earned him plenty of praise online with people hailing?him for his selfless service.
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For decades, the Indian Army has not only upheld the country’s valour but has also showcased an astute sense of refined discipline and secularism which remains an integral part of the country's culture.
Col. Razaque has just given us an example of what the Indian Army really is and what this country stands for.?
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