Indian Army Colonel Performs Havan For Colleague Who Died Of COVID, Skips Eid Namaz
Indian Army continues to lead by example and this latest incident proves just that. Army Colonel, Razaque, commanding officer of his unit, performed hawan for his colleague who succumbed to COVID-19.
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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#IndianArmy #IndianNavy #indianairforce
¡ª Insightful Geopolitics (@InsightGL) May 15, 2021
-That's Col Razaque CO of Unit
-After a Unit JCO passed away due to #Corona he performed Hawan to boost the morale of Unit
-He left Eid namaaz being offered by family & relatives to be with Unit
-That is the ethos of #Indian #ArmedForces pic.twitter.com/WXKAor7nfp
Col. Razaque's gesture has earned him plenty of praise online with people hailing him for his selfless service.
How many people leave #Eid Namaaz to perform a Havan ?
¡ª Lt Col Sundeep Parija (Retd) (@sundeepparija) May 15, 2021
That's a typical #IndianArmy Commanding Officer for you.
Nation First.
Your Men Next.
You Last.
Always and Everytime.
We are truly privileged to have this Armed Forces which epitomises all that this Nation aspires for. https://t.co/nyoa51p3en
A lot to learn from such ETHOS.
¡ª Snow Peace (@SnowPeace4) May 15, 2021
A model whole INDIA could IMBIBE. https://t.co/RkF7mm75iT
This is why our country is different ...a lot to learn from the ethos of our armed forces which has still preserved and enriched it with time...#SPIRITUAL.#EidAlFitr https://t.co/oihEo64vlp
¡ª Lalit Kirola (@kirolaLalit) May 15, 2021
The real fauji who understood and respected "India's culture" and respected sentiments of his team and unit.. proud of you Col Razaque !! https://t.co/3tMDy2w5ps
¡ª Chitralekha Vaidya (@lekha_energy) May 15, 2021
That¡¯s the pride of the nation #army ?? https://t.co/Ggl8ep2mBU
¡ª Bhavini (@Bhavini11098306) May 15, 2021
The ethos of the armed forces ???? https://t.co/fVbXcvnhcZ
¡ª Snehesh Alex Philip (@sneheshphilip) May 15, 2021
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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