Doda encounter: proud of son who was born on Army Day, say Martyred officer's parents
The Hindu
Parents of martyred Army Captain Brijesh Thapa express pride in their son's sacrifice while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
Parents of martyred Army Captain Brijesh Thapa on July 16 said they are proud of their son who was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
The deceased officer was born on Army Day which is observed on January 15 in the country.
Colonel Bhuwanesh K. Thapa (Retd) recalled that his son, a third-generation Army officer in the family, was inspired by him and from his childhood wanted to join the Indian Army.
"I feel proud of my son," the retired Army officer said.
"This is an Army operation and there is always risk in such ops," he told PTI over the phone from Jing Tea Estate in Darjeeling's Lebong.
Col. Thapa maintained that whatever the risk is, the Army personnel have to work sincerely.
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