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Kargil war martyr, a hero even after death
Colonel (retd) VN Thapar could not keep his emotions in check when he visited Kupwara and saw a chirpy Rukhsana all grown up. Rukhsana was adopted by Thapars son, Captain Vijayant, before he died in the Kargil war in 1999.
Rukhsana went into depression after her father Mohammad Akbar was killed by militants in front of her at Tirch village, Nathnoosa, Kupwara, 15 years ago. Captain Vijayant played Good Samaritan and came to her rescue.
He was posted with 2 Rajputana Rifles and deployed for counter-insurgency operations in her village when he learnt about Rukhsanas plight. He decided to adopt her immediately. When I was five years old, he would come to my school to give me copy and pencil, recalled Rukhsana, 18, who is now studying in standard X.
Captain Vijayant, 22, and his unit were then moved to Drass where he valiantly fought against Pakistani soldiers before falling prey to their bullets at Knoll.l Turn to p9
He was posthumously awarded the Vir Charka for displaying exemplary valour and bravery.
A letter written by Captain Vijayant to his family before his death shows what Rukhsana meant to him. By the time you get this letter, I will be observing you from the sky enjoying the hospitality of apsaras I have no regrets. In fact, if I become human again, I will join the army and fight for my nation Contribute some money to the orphanage and keep giving Rs50 to Rukhsana per month, he wrote.
It was Captain Vijayant who came to our rescue when we were struggling. I was initially hesitant to take his help because the situation was very bad. He insisted, but I refused. But he would deposit money in the bank. After his death, his father does the same, said Ameena, Rukhsanas mother.
For Colonel Thapar, Rukhsana is now like his daughter. We are honouring Vijayants last wish. I will help in whatever way I can for Rukhsanas education. If you have not helped anyone in your life, then your life is useless, said Colonel Thapar.
It was this bonding that brought Colonel Thapar to Kupwara last month to meet Rukhsana 13 years after his sons death. It was an emotional trip down memory lane. For 13 years, I had a desire to go to Kupwara just to help someone, he said.
Ameena hopes Colonel sahib will come for Rukhsanas marriage because he has adopted her as his daughter. She says: I have no words to express my gratitude to him. He has promised to help her till her marriage. Colonel Thapar told DNA that he would honour his commitment.
Rukhsana, meanwhile, aspires to be a doctor. I want to serve mankind and that is why I want to be a medico, she said.
Kargil war martyr, a hero even after death - India - DNA
Colonel (retd) VN Thapar could not keep his emotions in check when he visited Kupwara and saw a chirpy Rukhsana all grown up. Rukhsana was adopted by Thapars son, Captain Vijayant, before he died in the Kargil war in 1999.
Rukhsana went into depression after her father Mohammad Akbar was killed by militants in front of her at Tirch village, Nathnoosa, Kupwara, 15 years ago. Captain Vijayant played Good Samaritan and came to her rescue.
He was posted with 2 Rajputana Rifles and deployed for counter-insurgency operations in her village when he learnt about Rukhsanas plight. He decided to adopt her immediately. When I was five years old, he would come to my school to give me copy and pencil, recalled Rukhsana, 18, who is now studying in standard X.
Captain Vijayant, 22, and his unit were then moved to Drass where he valiantly fought against Pakistani soldiers before falling prey to their bullets at Knoll.l Turn to p9
He was posthumously awarded the Vir Charka for displaying exemplary valour and bravery.
A letter written by Captain Vijayant to his family before his death shows what Rukhsana meant to him. By the time you get this letter, I will be observing you from the sky enjoying the hospitality of apsaras I have no regrets. In fact, if I become human again, I will join the army and fight for my nation Contribute some money to the orphanage and keep giving Rs50 to Rukhsana per month, he wrote.
It was Captain Vijayant who came to our rescue when we were struggling. I was initially hesitant to take his help because the situation was very bad. He insisted, but I refused. But he would deposit money in the bank. After his death, his father does the same, said Ameena, Rukhsanas mother.
For Colonel Thapar, Rukhsana is now like his daughter. We are honouring Vijayants last wish. I will help in whatever way I can for Rukhsanas education. If you have not helped anyone in your life, then your life is useless, said Colonel Thapar.
It was this bonding that brought Colonel Thapar to Kupwara last month to meet Rukhsana 13 years after his sons death. It was an emotional trip down memory lane. For 13 years, I had a desire to go to Kupwara just to help someone, he said.
Ameena hopes Colonel sahib will come for Rukhsanas marriage because he has adopted her as his daughter. She says: I have no words to express my gratitude to him. He has promised to help her till her marriage. Colonel Thapar told DNA that he would honour his commitment.
Rukhsana, meanwhile, aspires to be a doctor. I want to serve mankind and that is why I want to be a medico, she said.
Kargil war martyr, a hero even after death - India - DNA
