The military husband used to say, whether I stay or not, the army will always take care. Veeranari, the army jawan, arrived with a gift on the 70th birthday of fresh Begum and cut the cake with the family. Until sometime ago, on the birthday, sitting on the floor in the courtyard, she was happy to receive the honor from the fresh army.
Fresh husband Begum lived in some solitude after her husband’s departure. At this stage of age, no one comes to meet her except for the daughter-in-law and grandchildren. On Friday morning, the army’s gypsy comes to a sudden stop outside the house. The car’s horn brought him out of the world of thoughts. The army is no stranger to the fresh Begum of Hajin area of Bandipora, a stronghold of militants, but was surprised to see a military officer, who had come out of Gypsy, enter the house.
Seeing the army officer coming, the son said, “This is the old army man’s house, I am the son of a military officer.” There are no terrorists here. The military officer said with a laugh that yes, I know very well. Where is your mother She pointed to her mother sitting in the verandah and said that she is sitting here. Fresh herself is a heroic woman. Her husband Mohiuddin Dar was Lansanayak in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. Many years have passed since he died.
Three-four military personnel entered the house with some belongings behind the military officer. Neighbors at the gate also began to see what was happening. Army’s 13 RR officer saluted the fresh Begum. He knows how to do it. Taza Begum and her son-daughter-in-law were worried about what was going on. The officer said that there is no need to panic. We have come here to celebrate the birthday of Ammi Taza Begum. She is the wife of our old partner. We have brought cakes and gifts. In a short time, the atmosphere changed completely.
The officer presented cakes and gifts to fresh Begum. Fresh Begum’s son brought a table at the same time. Then the cake was cut with granddaughter, daughter-in-law and son and distributed among all. Neighbors peeping in from the gate also sweetened their mouth with cake and everyone celebrated the birthday together. Fresh Begum’s son said that I have not celebrated my mother’s birthday till date. Our neighbors were also surprised.
The company commander of 13RR, who brought the gift, said that it was to express gratitude to self Lansnayak Mohiuddin Dar, for telling his wife and children that he is not alone. The army does not forget anyone, we are the same family and we will always be together in happiness and sorrow.
"ACTS OF KINDNESS"
Remembering sacrifices made by the #Gallants, #IndianArmy celebrated birthday of #VeerNaari; brief cake cutting ceremony with family members was organised as a token of respect & symbol of remembrance for the sacrifices towards #Nation.@ChinarcorpsIA @adgpi pic.twitter.com/14l3REsLOm
— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) March 26, 2021
Cakes are being cut for the elderly as well: Fresh Begum laughs after cutting the cake and said that I used to think that the cake is cut only on the birthday of the children. Here, cake is also being cut for the elderly like me. I have realized my importance today. My Khavind used to say whether I stay or not, the army will never leave you alone. When needed, will stand at the door of the house.
The whole army is our family
The Defense Ministry Spokesperson said that wherever there are Veeranaris or ex-servicemen, we keep in regular contact with them. An army does not just mean a serving soldier, whether a soldier is serving or retired, he is a military only and the whole army is his family.
