Martyr's home haunts for justice
‘Does the supreme sacrifice of a soldier wrapped in Indian flag, adorned with flowers begins to fade as time passes or is it, that with passage of time people become files and files just pile, stack up and dust in long rows awaiting…. awaiting a lot…’
Has the army reserved days and a handful number that can mask the pain of many un-written, un-presented and un-heard cases? Army is not a career, it is a passion, a fervour and ultimate streak of patriotism; and it therefore deserves huge respect.
The deaf ears, wherever they may be, need to answer this pressing issue. This concerns officer Navneet Vats who was commissioned into the 4/3 GR on 10 Dec 1994. He was killed in action on 20 Nov 2003 during his tenure with the 32 RR for which he was also awarded the Sena Medal (posthumously).
The officer is survived by his wife, a young daughter, his aged and infirm parents and his 28-year-old brother who is a special child and suffers from ‘Downs Syndrome’ (Tri Gomy 21).
The matter at the home end has worsened as the father of the deceased died on 27 July 2013, fighting against weekly dialysis and old age. Tears well in my eyes, when I remember his strong desire to live longer than his son. Who would want this unless there are gripping fears about the well-being of your child. His only query near death circled about the decision of army for the welfare of this 'special' child, he posed many questions for which I had no answers. Am I therefore guilty of awakening hopes in his heart, when in reality, there are dark and delayed decisions.
Sadly, death removes pain and life gives us a battle to fight like the ailing and aged mother (72 years) of the officer laments. With the loss of her husband and the elder only-able son, the mother has only one pressing question – who will take care of the brother of Late officer after her demise? There is a corpus and she is liaising with NGOs for life long care however no NGO, handicap institute or Hospital seems to be willing to undertake this responsibility.
Where will the mentally challenged 28-years-old brother of late martyr supposed to go? A boy who is 70-75% mentally retarded and needs a full time attendant to sustain himself. He is unable to go to the toilet himself, or even clean himself. The brother of the late officer is severely speech impaired and therefore unable to talk. Since 27th July,'13 he is being cared for, by his old and ailing mother with no support whatsoever. The mother is also under psychiatric treatment in PGI, Chandigarh and has a weak state of mind and body. Medically and sadly, the life expectancy of the brother is also debateable and all emotional stress (loss of brother and then, father) is bound to further hamper his health with deep and irreversible impact. Imagine the plight of this mentally challenged brother who a decade later, still believes that his brother the late army officer is alive. He still has to make peace with the loss of his father, while the mother continues to live in a constant fear of leaving this boy not just lonely but literally alone.
After serving in an army school at Chandimandir, his wife Mrs Shivani Vats also had problems with her job and is being made to run from pillar and post to get job-permanency. His daughter Inayat also looks with curious eyes, will some inayat (help) fall on the very naïve little ‘Inayat’ as she steps into her teens.
Presently there is no facility available to take care of mentally challenged or differently abled siblings of Martyrs of the Indian Army. Thus parents of Martyrs with such children or siblings of the Martyr are required to fend for themselves. After the demise of the parents of the Martyr, the conditions deteriorate and they are left to the disposal of NGOs/relatives and often ill or mal-treated.
This is just one example out of many such pitiable, un-reported and pending cases across the country where ailing parents, young children and deserted siblings seek out compassion in lieu of their family member who if alive would have properly supported and cared for them. We need to honour the kith and kin of our martyrs and not leave them in desperation to fight, to fend and to fear.
If India is my country where young lads lay their lives, fighting borders, the border forces should at least befriend their family–
their pride. An organization must be created (under AWWA ... or Army ) to take care of such helpless siblings of our Martyrs and ensure that they at least live in dignity till death. Empathy shown towards them will be our last and befitting tribute to our worthy martyrs.
I did what was expected, forwarded the papers, requested the officers who showed compassion, and natural concern yet the decision of the army awaits, awaits all help. It is requested that a facility ought to be created in the Army to take care of such mentally challenged/differently abled dependents of martyrs till death. The parents are financially self-sufficient and money, thankfully is not the issue. At present, a room may be provided in the one of the existing hospitals and the officer’s brother should be rehabilitated so that he may be in a position to sustain the physical separation with mother, now and at a later stage. Later a ward may be created for such cases. Something needs to be done with urgency to provide quick gratification and justice to the dependents who too deserve to live with honour.
एक रोज़
यूहीं अचानक
दिखे अंग्रेजी के दो शब्द
और हो गई मैं स्तब्ध ।
न कोई शक्ल थी
ना ही याद थी
पर छिपी शब्दों में ...
कोई बात थी ।
एक गर्वित नौजवान
कर अपना जीवन-दान
माँ-मिट्टी-देश
पर हुआ कुर्बान ।
इससे बड़ा क्या शूर होगा?
जो देश की पुकार पर
छोड़ अपने घर-बार को...
चूम ले कर्तव्य-द्वार को ।
श्रद्धा-पुष्प और कुछ नारे
यही मोल हमने निकाले
अमिट धधकते ज़ज्बात के
रक्तभरे चुभते एहसास के ।
क्यों न उसको मित्र बनाएँ ?
उठकर उसके घर तक जाएँ ?
बूढ़े माँ-बाप, बेबस बच्चे
उदास बेवा को ढाँढ़स बंधाएँ ।
पर, हम भी तो मजबूर हैं
जीवन और कार्य में चूर हैं
बच्चों के नखरे, बुढ़ापे की चिंता
और भी बहुत से ख्वाब हैं ।
हमारी तरक्की भी देश पे अहसान है
आज़ाद धरा में लेते साँस हैं
क्यों डरे हम जबकि
सरहद पे खड़ा अभी भी एक जवान है ।
अपने हर वीर पे हैं हम इठलाते
है तिरंगा हमको भी प्यारा
पर, शहीद हमको हैैं भाते
दूर के मकान में ।
नाम की तख्ती पर अब तक
नहीं लिखा की 'लेट' हैैं
रंग गहरे दर्शाती जीवन सलेट है
किसने कहा अभी 'लेट' हैैं...
*****
Nimish Vats brother of Late Major Navneet Vats now lives in Ashreya (home 4 mentally challenged) Sector 47-D, Chandigarh ....
There are very few people & places that help us to connect with our inner core and then appreciate God's endless gifts to us...
To experience this, find some time & visit him....
Dr Anshu Arora
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‘Does the supreme sacrifice of a soldier wrapped in Indian flag, adorned with flowers begins to fade as time passes or is it, that with passage of time people become files and files just pile, stack up and dust in long rows awaiting…. awaiting a lot…’
Has the army reserved days and a handful number that can mask the pain of many un-written, un-presented and un-heard cases? Army is not a career, it is a passion, a fervour and ultimate streak of patriotism; and it therefore deserves huge respect.
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'लेट मेजर'...
'लेट'.. जीव जीवन छोड़ कर
अब लुप्त है और दूर है ... बात गहरी, तीव्र पीड़ा अश्रू बन, बहे नयन ।
'मेजर'.. एक सैनानी का तमका
िस्थर हुआ आधे सफ़र में छोड़ कुछ मझधार में या किसी प्रहार में । |
The officer is survived by his wife, a young daughter, his aged and infirm parents and his 28-year-old brother who is a special child and suffers from ‘Downs Syndrome’ (Tri Gomy 21).
The matter at the home end has worsened as the father of the deceased died on 27 July 2013, fighting against weekly dialysis and old age. Tears well in my eyes, when I remember his strong desire to live longer than his son. Who would want this unless there are gripping fears about the well-being of your child. His only query near death circled about the decision of army for the welfare of this 'special' child, he posed many questions for which I had no answers. Am I therefore guilty of awakening hopes in his heart, when in reality, there are dark and delayed decisions.
Sadly, death removes pain and life gives us a battle to fight like the ailing and aged mother (72 years) of the officer laments. With the loss of her husband and the elder only-able son, the mother has only one pressing question – who will take care of the brother of Late officer after her demise? There is a corpus and she is liaising with NGOs for life long care however no NGO, handicap institute or Hospital seems to be willing to undertake this responsibility.
Where will the mentally challenged 28-years-old brother of late martyr supposed to go? A boy who is 70-75% mentally retarded and needs a full time attendant to sustain himself. He is unable to go to the toilet himself, or even clean himself. The brother of the late officer is severely speech impaired and therefore unable to talk. Since 27th July,'13 he is being cared for, by his old and ailing mother with no support whatsoever. The mother is also under psychiatric treatment in PGI, Chandigarh and has a weak state of mind and body. Medically and sadly, the life expectancy of the brother is also debateable and all emotional stress (loss of brother and then, father) is bound to further hamper his health with deep and irreversible impact. Imagine the plight of this mentally challenged brother who a decade later, still believes that his brother the late army officer is alive. He still has to make peace with the loss of his father, while the mother continues to live in a constant fear of leaving this boy not just lonely but literally alone.
After serving in an army school at Chandimandir, his wife Mrs Shivani Vats also had problems with her job and is being made to run from pillar and post to get job-permanency. His daughter Inayat also looks with curious eyes, will some inayat (help) fall on the very naïve little ‘Inayat’ as she steps into her teens.
Presently there is no facility available to take care of mentally challenged or differently abled siblings of Martyrs of the Indian Army. Thus parents of Martyrs with such children or siblings of the Martyr are required to fend for themselves. After the demise of the parents of the Martyr, the conditions deteriorate and they are left to the disposal of NGOs/relatives and often ill or mal-treated.
This is just one example out of many such pitiable, un-reported and pending cases across the country where ailing parents, young children and deserted siblings seek out compassion in lieu of their family member who if alive would have properly supported and cared for them. We need to honour the kith and kin of our martyrs and not leave them in desperation to fight, to fend and to fear.
If India is my country where young lads lay their lives, fighting borders, the border forces should at least befriend their family–
their pride. An organization must be created (under AWWA ... or Army ) to take care of such helpless siblings of our Martyrs and ensure that they at least live in dignity till death. Empathy shown towards them will be our last and befitting tribute to our worthy martyrs.
I did what was expected, forwarded the papers, requested the officers who showed compassion, and natural concern yet the decision of the army awaits, awaits all help. It is requested that a facility ought to be created in the Army to take care of such mentally challenged/differently abled dependents of martyrs till death. The parents are financially self-sufficient and money, thankfully is not the issue. At present, a room may be provided in the one of the existing hospitals and the officer’s brother should be rehabilitated so that he may be in a position to sustain the physical separation with mother, now and at a later stage. Later a ward may be created for such cases. Something needs to be done with urgency to provide quick gratification and justice to the dependents who too deserve to live with honour.
How I wish, my friend was alive; how I wish, he didn’t need anyone to plead for justice; but I am equally hopeful that army will grant help and grace their words. I studied with him for a few months, hardly spoke to him, and barely remember him but it is his ultimate and supreme sacrifice for the motherland that connects me with him, even if it is now just with his soul. The others too have biological hearts and every one else can also connect with emotions.. emotions of course have different shades.
I am pleading … really pleading and want to be heard…
*******
Nimish Vats brother of Late Major Navneet Vats now lives in Ashreya (home 4 mentally challenged) Sector 47-D, Chandigarh ....
There are very few people & places that help us to connect with our inner core and then appreciate God's endless gifts to us...
To experience this, find some time & visit him....
****** 'लेट मेजर'
I am pleading … really pleading and want to be heard…
*******
Nimish Vats brother of Late Major Navneet Vats now lives in Ashreya (home 4 mentally challenged) Sector 47-D, Chandigarh ....
There are very few people & places that help us to connect with our inner core and then appreciate God's endless gifts to us...
To experience this, find some time & visit him....
****** 'लेट मेजर'
एक रोज़
यूहीं अचानक
दिखे अंग्रेजी के दो शब्द
और हो गई मैं स्तब्ध ।
न कोई शक्ल थी
ना ही याद थी
पर छिपी शब्दों में ...
कोई बात थी ।
एक गर्वित नौजवान
कर अपना जीवन-दान
माँ-मिट्टी-देश
पर हुआ कुर्बान ।
इससे बड़ा क्या शूर होगा?
जो देश की पुकार पर
छोड़ अपने घर-बार को...
चूम ले कर्तव्य-द्वार को ।
श्रद्धा-पुष्प और कुछ नारे
यही मोल हमने निकाले
अमिट धधकते ज़ज्बात के
रक्तभरे चुभते एहसास के ।
क्यों न उसको मित्र बनाएँ ?
उठकर उसके घर तक जाएँ ?
बूढ़े माँ-बाप, बेबस बच्चे
उदास बेवा को ढाँढ़स बंधाएँ ।
पर, हम भी तो मजबूर हैं
जीवन और कार्य में चूर हैं
बच्चों के नखरे, बुढ़ापे की चिंता
और भी बहुत से ख्वाब हैं ।
हमारी तरक्की भी देश पे अहसान है
आज़ाद धरा में लेते साँस हैं
क्यों डरे हम जबकि
सरहद पे खड़ा अभी भी एक जवान है ।
अपने हर वीर पे हैं हम इठलाते
है तिरंगा हमको भी प्यारा
पर, शहीद हमको हैैं भाते
दूर के मकान में ।
नाम की तख्ती पर अब तक
नहीं लिखा की 'लेट' हैैं
रंग गहरे दर्शाती जीवन सलेट है
किसने कहा अभी 'लेट' हैैं...
*****
There are very few people & places that help us to connect with our inner core and then appreciate God's endless gifts to us...
To experience this, find some time & visit him....
Dr Anshu Arora
(Principal)
Bal Bharti School
www.balbhartihng.com
Authored -
1) FICTION - 'School Truths.. REVEALED' – http://tapatbooksonline.com/?books=books-school-truths-revealed
2) SHORT STORY - http://www.sparkthemagazine.com/?p=6698\
(overcoming fear) - http://www.penpencileraser.com/blog/know-your-destination-you-are-the-driver-of-your-life/
5) BLOGS - Campaign for justice - http://www.pleaforjustice.blogspot.com
6) REVIEW - About hotels - http://www.our-hospitality.blogspot.com
7) ARTICLES - About women-http://www.womeninwrath.blogspot.com
About parents-teachers-students - http://www.parents2school.blogspot.in/
But this is not all, for she may offer advice on green tea http://www.ahemahem.com/does-green-tea-help-you-lose-weight/2474/
or may make you laugh through her reasons to befriend Bengalis… http://www.thatscoop.com/anshu.arora/reasons-to-be-friend-a-bong .
Food bite - http://dal-batti-churma.blogspot.com
Wish we would treat our soldiers also with respect and take care of their loved ones. Let the country decide how much respect it really deserve by showing our love, care and concern for the family of Late Major Navneet Vats. Let's take care of his family. Let the decision makers at the forces show us civilians how to honour people who deserve it.
ReplyDeleteHoping and praying that justice will be done
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad to know how govt is indifferent towards a soldier 's sacrifice...India where crores are awarded to a cricket player ,hardly anything is done fr a person who sacrifices his life so dat we can have a sound sleep.....we think dat only medal is suffice fr all his valour, frgetting dat he might be the only hope of the family..really a pity..My sympathy is towards the deceased family..May divine power give them strength & concerned authorities provide them all possible monetary help so that they can atleast lead a normal secured life and i whole heartedly put myself frward to cop wid the situation
ReplyDeleteThe Indian Armed Forces should be ashamed of themselves! From being an employer of choice a few decades back that prided itself on looking after its people as its underpinning philosophy, they've degenerated into an employer of last resort who're incapable of humanity - even to their own! Leaving aside the humanitarian and emotional response to late Major Vats' family's present predicament, the army brass would do well to increase their appeal to today's youth by exemplifying themselves as people 'who care'. Its a matter of national shame that a young man (who was also a very dear friend in our formative years) who willingly sacrificed himself for the nation, cannot be respected by his employers or his nation by looking after what mattered the most to him. So, was Major Vats' sacrifice in vain - I am starting to think it was. What's the point in sacrificing oneself for the nation when that ungrateful nation has no means to extend its gratitude apart from a flag draped coffin and a posthumous medal? Reading Anshu's post, I wish that circumstances had been different, and Major Vats had decided to sacrifice himself for his family instead of the nation. Chances are he may still have been alive today, and I wouldn't be writing this comment! But, that's not the case. So, in conclusion, I'm reminded of the last scene in Russell Crowe's Gladiator where the queen honours Maximus by saying, 'He was a son of Rome. Honour Him'. Similarly, I tell the army brass - 'Major Vats was a son of India. Honour him by honouring his family'! They're not begging you. Just seeking what's they've earned by virtue of sacrificing their boy! RIP Major Vats, SM...
ReplyDeleteI salute Indian Army!!!
DeleteWe are able to live & sleep peacefully only because the brave soldiers guard our borders and protect their countrymen in all calamities.
Army will NEVER let us down.....
JAI HIND
I am an army kid and this is not the Indian army I grew up in and the one I know.
ReplyDeleteVery sad to hear about the state of affairs of Navneet's family. For a martyr, the least that can be done now is to take care of his family. This plea is very valid and I have no doubt that justice will be done by the great Indian Army.
ReplyDeleteHave had the honour nd good fortune to have trained nd sweated with Navneet. .. my belief in my army give me the confidence that the support will come... despite the official limitations. Amen to that nd RIP Vats.
ReplyDeleteVery sad.. hope somebody in AG's branch takes note. They have resources.. Gen Jamwal had started scheme wherin dececent last rites would be given to every soldier disowned by children/family members. hope something is done for these cases too..
ReplyDeleteI have full trust in Indian Army..... and Army alone. I am very hopeful that they will institutionalize Nimesh and his mom, both of whom require medical assistance and care. In doing so, Army too will pay their tribute to late Major Navneet's whose soul will then, rest in peace.
ReplyDeletedear anshu,
ReplyDeleteI pray to God for granting strength to the bereaved family and hope the decision that they await will come soon. In the meantime I would like to help in my personal capacity in my small humble way. Please mail me at rajeevaurseema@gmail.com
best regards
rajeev
Navneet was always polite and smiling with a great sense of solidarity for his batch mates, I truly wish and hope that his family's situation gets resolved, I have faith in the Army and am hoping that they are able to make arrangements for helping the family. Best regards Kirti
ReplyDeleteVery sad to hear about Navneet's family. Praying that the family gets the justice soon. May God give strength to Navneet's family. Just hope that Indian Army lives upto its image of taking care of its men
ReplyDeleteNavneet Vats was always forthright, upright and absolutely straight forward. He was fighting terrorists and became a martyr, I truly hope the Army recognizes his sacrifice and accords peace to his mother and brother who are fighting their own fight of terror, terror of insecurity, illness and God alone knows what else!
ReplyDeleteAn organization ought to be created to take care of the mentally challenged/differently abled dependents of Martyrs, till death. This would ensure that the helpless siblings of our Martyrs at least live a life of dignity until the very end. Empathy shown towards them will be our last and befitting tribute to our worthy martyrs.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Navneet's family. I agree with Anshu mam about "An organization ought to be created to take care of the mentally challenged/differently abled dependents of Martyrs, till death". But this responsibility should be taken up by army as a sense of social responsibility and to pay homage to martyr.
ReplyDeleteM.s. Neelakantan My student Late Major Navneet Vats I take pride and honour you graced my classrooms albeit for a year. U were born to the fauj as expressed in our endless conversations. Delighted I was to receive your letters from the NDA and reply to you. A teacher fondly remembersyo u with very many best wishes. Know you didn't die in vain Major. Public memory is short but in your Gorkha Regimental mess they will remember you every evening when they talk of bravery, courage as also leading from the front- the characteristics of an Indian Army Officer. As the cadets of the NDA march out for the last time they will stop at the 'Hut of Remembrance' to salute you, be inspired by you. Your men know every time they shout their war cry they will hear your voice loud & clear " Aaiyo Gorkhali" R.I.P. Late Major Navneet Vats. Some student. Some soldier, Some hero....
ReplyDeleteNavneet the pride of the Gorkha Regiment. Knowing of the fine traditions of the Regiment I am sure and trust the Regiment will take care of their comrade's family.
ReplyDeleteI fully support this effort for Major Vats. Not because he was a friend, fellow student or a great human being but because he sacrificed his life for a country he loved and hoped that his country shall in return take care of those dear to him. I hope that the Army and the government can recognize this and do what is right. God bless you Anshu for taking this up so passionately.
ReplyDeleteRespected ma'am
ReplyDeleteReally i m very sad to hear about navneet's family.i have faith in our army ,surely they will make arrangements for them.i trust that justice will be done by our great army.god bless you ma'am for taking this step.
R.I.P Naveneet......We will never forget you or your ultimate sacrifice!! There are no words to thank you enough.
ReplyDeleteRIP Navneet, I happen to be a Gurkha army brat and I am confident that the Gurkha's AWWA/GTC will heed to this plea and I know that the Gurkhas believe in taking care of thier brother's families in such situation
ReplyDeleteVery sad state of affairs indeed. Am sure this matter will be given the importance it deserves before its too late.
ReplyDeleteIs there a fund to help this family? Let's take on one by one- Lets raise the funds to help them ourselves- any contacts to reach them and help out?
ReplyDeleteRIP Navneet. Your sacrifice in the name of the Nation shall not go in vain. I salute you and am hopeful your regiment & the Indian army shall take care of your family. Shall remember them in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have had a very long (indirect) association with the GR...great-grandfather, grandfather and many uncles have served with them. I hope that both parties will be able find a mutually beneficial and a humanitarian resolution.
ReplyDeleteHow ironical it is that their is no one to look after the families of the young jawaans of the Indian army who themselves get martyred protecting others and their families. The government with its apathetic approach towards the military and with comments and remarks flying in such as " people join the army to get themselves killed", there just seems to be new silver lining for the family of these heroes. A new dawn needs to usher and ensure financial, medical and social security for these families. The situation of the family of late Navneet is one of the many examples of such incidences where despite the heroic contribution of the army men their services are not well repaid. A mere medallion is not enough to honour these people's. True respect is in respecting their kins for the great and irreversible loss that they have gone through by giving them the first priority recognition across the country
ReplyDeleteyes, we can't ignore the sacrifices that the defence personnel make for us. In return, we as citizens must do whatever we can to make the lives of their families (after them) secure, financially n socially. It is a very important issue which we must approach the Government about, to take up and provide for the families of our sons of the soil, with immediate effect. After all, who better to serve, than those who serve us our freedom on a gold platter! God bless them all, and their families! Salutations!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed an honour and privilege to have served with those who have unflinchingly laid down their lives for the nation. Then, does it fall onto the nation to serve them back? I hope the people that matter will take cognisance of the fact that this could have been their predicament too.
ReplyDeletePeople you sacrifice their life for us to have a life must be taken care. The least government can do by taking care of their loved once... Support to the cause for better care of the families of all armed personnel serving and sacrificing for the country and its citizens...
ReplyDeleteVery few human beings leave an indelible mark on the world, Navneet was one of them.
ReplyDeleteHe was a real somebody in a sea of nobodies!
He will not REST IN PEACE if his sacrifice for the nation becomes a cause of pain and suffering for his loved ones.
Navneet Vats was a person who touched our lives briefly but sufficiently enough to leave a long lasting impression. I still remember his passion for taekwondo, his craze for fitness, impeccable crew cut and a very carefree approach to life. Being a very self-disciplined person with a strong presence, he had his life goals very clearly defined. For individuals like me who were clueless, I often wondered about the driving force behind this man.
ReplyDeleteIt was not until very recent when I read about Navneet's life that it all unfolded and explained. As I contemplate, I salute the selfless soul which sacrificed it all to keep the nations interest ahead of his own, knowing well enough the plight of his family. It pains me to hear about the distraught state the bereaved family is left in.
It is now the payback time for the nation to convey the regard and respect for its fallen soldier. It is now the time for a nation to demonstrate its caring nature and to show its greatness. I wish and pray that Indian Army will not disappoint us all and make wise decisions which will keep our faith and hope alive. This will be the only befitting last homage to a brave martyr.
Too touched for words…. Would like to quote Dalai Lama, "The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds".
DeleteI am grateful to you for having brought such a sensitive issue to the fore. I have full faith in our Top Brass and am sure that once this issue is raised at the proper forum, the actions on it will immediately follow. Till then please let us know if there is anything we can do
ReplyDeleteWe as citizens must do whatever we can to make the lives of their families (after them) secure, financially n socially. We can't ignore the sacrifices that the defence personnels makes for all the citizens in our country.
ReplyDeleteTrue respect is in respecting their kins for the great and irreversible loss that they have gone through by giving them the first priority recognition across the country.
An organization needed to be created to take care of the mentally challenged /differently abled dependents of Martyrs, till death".
But this responsibility should be taken up by Indian Army as a sense of social responsibility and to pay homage to martyrs.
The media is taking it along with us, please read and share..
ReplyDeletehttp://m.indianexpress.com/news/late-major-s-family-struggles-to-survive-against-all-odds/1170161/
The supreme sacrifice of Navneet should not be forgotten neither by his friends nor by the nation! The least we can do is ensure the family is taken care of and looked after! We urge the Indian Army to do what is not only appropriate but also a need in this case!
ReplyDeleteNeeraj Malhotra
Dear Anshu,
ReplyDeleteDeeply saddened to hear of the loss of Maj Navneet Vats, SM. I did not know of this till i read the blog.
I must have known Maj Vats for all of 2 days - in which he came across as a wonderful person with extraordinary strength. I remember how during the ragging he would go on with about 300 push ups while the rest of us were struggling to get 8!
He was destined to serve the nation, which he did with full honours and respect and gratitude is due to the Gentleman Officer that he was.
Coming to the current predicament.
One question that immediately comes up - does he not have other relatives who will step in to help?
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It appears that the army has done what it is obliged to do for looking after the next of kin of the officer(wife and daughter in this case).
To expect the army to look after his physically challenged brother may be unrealistic unless of course it's monetary help that is required. (which doesn't seem to be the case, but which could be at a later stage)
In light of this, therefore, the best course(s) seem to be
1.CO and Officers of the regiment he served (4/3 GR or 32RR) should take the initiative to form a trust to manage the funds that will look after his brother in the unfortunate eventuality that is expected. This is the best option as the units always has very powerful family values. We should appeal to the concerned Commanding Officer.
The fund management is important to prevent other relatives from taking undue advantage.
2.His friends (Course mates, well wishers, batchmates) should get together, form a trust which will financially take care of the brother, and make a concerted effort to involve an NGO in physically and practically taking care of him after his mother.
We can look for NGO's that work in this field.
3.As a 3rd recourse we can also write to the Adjutant General, AG's branch, South Block,New Delhi with a copy marked to the president AWWA, South Block, New Delhi and ask them for their guidance and advice in the matter.
There isn't a guarantee of support but nothing ventured nothing gained.
Lastly - everyone who posts on the blog - please be aware that the Army or any other organisation is made of people like you and me. There are good souls everywhere so lets not run the forces down. Let's make a multi directional effort to get done what's required. I am sure something good would come out of it.
Anshu, your drive is commendable. Keep up the push, we're with you.
Regards,
Mandaar Sukhtankar
Life is all about sharing and caring and some people around us need some special attention. If nothing can be done for the kin of those who lay down their life... that we can be safe ,it would be a shame. It becomes urgent and imperative that the issue be considered an emergency and due action be taken.
ReplyDeleteIt is very heart rending that family of a Martyr , a soldier have been left to fend for themselves and that too when they can't. It is moral duty of the authorities to provide the family the much needed help.
ReplyDeleteI remember Navneet as a young lad in college full of life, like all of us. He was sharp and had a great determination in his eyes.
ReplyDeleteWithin a few months he left to pursue his conviction.... serving the nation.
This is very sad to hear such a fate and destiny.
It is moral and ethical duty of the ARMY AND GOVERNMENT OF INDIA to take care of all of Navneet's life responsibility.
The family deserves the respect, care and financial support which Navneet had he been alive would have given to them.
I support the cause and all out to do what ever i can to pursue this matter.
Let this be an example for young and brave who are serving in the forces and look forward to join, that come what may if they deliver their duty, the nation will take care of their duty incase of an eventuality which NAVNEET faced.
RIP Navneet.
It is heart rending to hear such a sad tale of neglect from a country that should honour our heroes. I have lost faith in this country's ability to nurture and protect the families of those who have given their lives to defend it, but i do have greater faith in the Army and its values.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mandaar, we can get together and create an SOS fund.
I am willing to help in whichever way, but please lead the way and let me know what I can do.
RIP Navneet...
Rishi
Monetary help may not provide the intensive care that they need. Only Army can be trusted to provide that. It’s an endeavour to give a life of honour to Nimesh and some solace to the mother who has been suffering for long. The proud mother of the martyr is in pain, pain in plenty.
DeleteThere are no words to express the pain and agony borne by the family of Martyr Late Navneet Vats after his untimely demise.
ReplyDeleteArmy should recognise his sacrifice by supporting his family.
It is a request to create the facility in the army to take care of such mentally challenged/differently abled dependents of the soldiers.
We salute them as they chose to die for the country.
It is really disheartening to see the plight of a martyr's family.Agreed that the army on its part gave appropriate compensation to Navneet's wife and daughter. But on humanitarian grounds how can the army or the nation turn a blind eye to the need of its martyr's family? This is an appeal to the Army and the Nation to provide relief. Is it not the State's duty to provide adequate medical facilities to it's citizens? Tomorrow there may not be a single home to send their child into the armed forces. This is India and in India a husband is also a son and a brother.He takes care of all his kin. Hence I would appeal to the supreme forces to come to the aid of Navneet Vats mother and brother as he would have done, had he been alive. Hope we are not disappointed in our endeavour.Help our Martyrs Rest in Peace.
ReplyDeleteVital observation… And I assume that after the man it should be the wife. A woman who is a mother and a wife has varied roles to play and Army officers therefore tried to appease and support. My head bows down for their unflinching service in peace keeping on, outside and within the borders. But when peace keeping fails, victims have to be tended with care. Nimesh and his mom are the victims of neglect, ill-health and destitution.
DeleteArmy and MOD should take responsibility of the Martyr's family as the sole bread earner gave his life for the country and that is the least the country can do is support the family.
ReplyDeleteFor someone who has grown up in a defence family - am appalled at the sheer neglect & disdain shown by the Indian Army. If this is how the Army treats its officers and their families, no wonder, we have a paucity of good people joining the forces.
ReplyDeleteAnshu - while we plead the Army to show some respect and bear responsibility, as fellow classmates of Navneet, we should atleast try & do whatever possible to support his family. This will also show the Army, what a community can achieve, when they join hands together.
Let his sacrifice not go in vain.
It is sad to know about Navneet.its real good that u have taken initiatiative.I wish if all our good intentions/ efforts/ sources could getchanalised and help navneets family and many more who need help.at the same time i am sure that our army will also find some ways to help them
ReplyDeleteHow can our forces be so heartless do the other officers not realise that they could have been in the same spot how they would have felt Shame on them and the system, My family is a forces fdamily with members in all the three wings I feel ashamed
ReplyDeleteDon’t lose hope!
ReplyDeleteAn empathetic solution will be planned by the armed forces, I presume. The hospitalisation of brother & mother in an army Hospital will help them to live with honour and further a policy should be drafted to create an institution that can treat and house differently abled individuals across the country.
I have fond memories of the short privilieged time we had Navneet Vats as a classmate and friend in college. He was an upstanding citizen and human being, compassionate and willing to go out of his way to help others. It is sad to hear of the predicament that currently plagues his aged mother and disabled brother. Undoubtedly there needs to be some resolution for his sibling to recieve appropriate care and lead a dignified life. Navneet had many years of service before the ultimate sacrifice of laying down his life. I hope that those with the decision making capacity in this regard demonstrate strong wisdom and find a fair outcome.
ReplyDeleteHow can the soldiers of Indian Army be proud of it...when a martyr who sacrificed his life for the nation and his family still awaits for JUSTICE.Late Major Navneet Vats did his best for the nation, can't the Army do its best, which is expected on humanitarian grounds. Its high time for the Armed Forces to take up the stride to look after the genuinely needy family members of the martyrs. If our soldiers can lay their life selflessly,then it becomes our social responsibility to provide support and care to the dependents like Nimesh to live a dignified life, they deserve. Wishing for the BEST POSSIBLE solution...
ReplyDeleteIt is a moving account of apathy practiced in broad daylight in India without any sense of guilt. Governments have shown no respect for those who guard our borders and keep our lives safe. It is time we, the commoners, raise our voice against such indifference so that somewhere in future, some sort of justice can be done to the martyrs.
ReplyDeleteThe situation of the family is really unfortunate especially because this is a family of a martyr and friend. I am equally sure that the army is sensitive to the problems face by the families of its deceased brethren and that justice for Nimesh, Navneet, his mother and father shall logically follow.
ReplyDeleteAnshu, thanks for bringing our voices to this platform .
It is our request that the army gives peace to our dear friend's soul by ensuring that his family gets to live with honour. We request them to institionalise Nimesh and his Mother.
Its been more than twenty years, though spent relatively a short while with Navneet, can not forget him. I feel privileged to know him as a friend, peer, and sadly but proudly as a martyr. Pray and hope his sacrifice is honored and his family gets justice.
ReplyDeleteNavneet was all what you look for in a friend.Caring, sharing and living life to the fullest was natural with him. It is really sad to read about all the suffering his family is going through. We all want to help the family but let's not get too emotional on this and start blaming the Indian Army for all the suffering.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what Mandaar has written and believe that the best course of action will be a trust headed by the unit head, to look after the needs of the family.
I am no judge for this but will truly like to help them and whatever will be expected from me, will try to fulfill it.
This apathy needs empathy. Only Army can be trusted to provide permanent medical attention and life-long care.
DeleteI hope the Indian defence establishment acts in a manner appropriate not only to honour a martyr but also with the realisation that it's decision will serve as motivation to the present and future generations of soldiers and officers who can then maintain focus protecting the nation, with the knowledge that the nation will respect and take good care of their families.
ReplyDeleteWe have talked about this earlier too, but I can see no solutions have emerged. Our government really needs to walk up to its obligations. If the army does work towards providing lifelong care for dependents with disabilities it would be fantastic and they should for our martyrs. I completely support you in this fight.
ReplyDeleteNo fight..... I beg, I plead for HELP from army which is life-long and empathetic.
DeleteAlso establishing an institute, that will help many helpless and un-heard cases of the differently abled who very righteously deserve to live a life of honour.
I really hope that the family is taken care.
ReplyDeleteHope god helps them and gives you a lot of courage not to give up till you are able to get justice for the family
Army men sacrifice everything - sleep, food, family, desires for the nation. But what we are doing to them and their families?
ReplyDeleteI pray to god to open the eyes and hearts of the people and the government authorities to safe guard them and their families.
Sad thing to know...will a Indian Youth after knowing this...will prepare himself to serve the Army and the Nation...its a Big Question Mark...Once the Army stands up to their fallen Soldier and extend support to their families...there will not be the shortage of Officers to fill the various cadres of Vacant posts of Indian Army....
ReplyDeleteI would urge my fellow country people, to come up in support for the person who has laid down his life for his country..who could had easily stayed home and would had taken care of his family himself...
Jai Hind
Sad story which needs help !!!Social Organizations and NGO's may contact Anshu Maheshwari Arora !!! Army needs to shoulder their social responsibilities specially for a decorated martyr. Army Wives Welfare Association should wake up !!!!
ReplyDelete"Service Before Self" ; the motto of Indian Army upheld with tireless diligence , irrespective of the toughest situation.
ReplyDeleteIn compliance with the same Indian Army should take initiative in rendering help to the dependents of their soldiers and officers, since its an equal sacrifice on the part of family members for the mother land.
As a part of this noble cause to aid the families of our great martyrs, Indian Army should definitely set up an organisation.
Great initiative,hope the brass will sit up and take note..the Indian army has always been known to step up as it will in this case too I'm confident!!
ReplyDeleteWith folded hands, we thank the concern shown by the health minister Mrs Santosh Chaudhary. Also touched by the promise made by the old-age home. BUT WE STILL RELY ONLY ON THE INDIAN ARMY and so does our friend late Major Navneet Vats...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.indianexpress.com/news/minister-old-age-home-to-help-vats-family/1171050/1
Minister, old age home to help Vats family - Indian Express
www.indianexpress.com
Selfless service is the creed of our Army in the most difficult of situations.
ReplyDeleteOur Army should take the onus in helping the dependents of our Army-men. The family members are also sacrificing their comforts and encourage the Army personnel in their field of operations by taking over all their pressure off from domestic problems & functions.
In aid of the family members of our great martyrs & working personnel, the Army should definitely set up an organisation to help them.I also suggest that Army can ask the people of the country to contribute voluntarily and I am sure all the people will pitch in with their contributions as they love their Army.
As for family of the Martyrs including late Major Vats we all Indians must pitch in. Please give it a try.
:M.M. Maheshwari
Dear Anshu,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking up this very grave matter. The concern and welfare of the family is of prime importance. In their old age and with responsibility of long term care for her son, I can only imagine the challenges facing Mrs. Vats.
Touched by your concern..
DeleteMr. sonam also maintains the site for Navneet at Major Navneet Vats .
We all pay a tribute to your brother Lieutenant Nawang H. Kapadia... I urge all to See the web-memorial at www.nawang.com. .... A braveheart true soldier of our soil.
I salute..
JAI HIND!
God be with the family in these trying times and may they get justice soon enough. A big salute from my side to the brave warrior who died fighting for his country.
ReplyDeleteArunima
Tata Institute of social sciences, Tuljapur
I hope and pray the papers you've forwarded get the attention they deserve, and the family gets justice without any further delay.
ReplyDeleteDeeply saddened by the way the martyrs are treated. I pray god that no other family belonging to the forces face similar suffering and treatment. i hope the Indian army extends their full support to this family in these times. They not only deserve honor but also care and empowerment.
ReplyDeleteMoneesh
Cifnet, Cochin
Aye Mere Vatan Ke Logon Zara Aankh Mein Bhar Lo Paani Jo Shaheed Hue Hain Unki Zara Yaad Karo Qurbaani Tum Bhool Na Jaao Unko Is Liye Suno Ye Kahani Jo Shaheed...
ReplyDeleteHi Anshu-
ReplyDeleteThank you for for your efforts in bringing up this matter. It is so heart wrenching to hear about the condition of the family of a martyr - someone who laid down his life for the nation and all of us. For martyrs' like Major Navneet, the Army and the Govt. of India will have to find a solution so that their families are ably supported not only financially, but by all means for so long as they live.
I salute the Army for what they would have done till now albeit not enough for the family to live peacefully and ably.
I hope and pray that the Army will give his family all the support that they need.
Hope your efforts will yield fruitful result for the affected family!
ReplyDeleteR.I.P Navneet...no body will forget your sacrifice for the country.
ReplyDeleteI trust that GOD Will give justice to your family.
In my opinion retired army people must come forward to form an Organization/NGO to help out such respected families & persue these type of matters to higher authorities/Govt. of India on emergent basis.
ANSHU JI,I appreciate you for taking this step so passionately towards justice for Martyr's families.
The pointers are absolutely justifiable. But what we can do from our end is see what all can be done and start a petition through http://www.change.org/en-IN where signatures from the country can be added and show it then to the concerned person (be it army, government, NGO, hospital etc.)
ReplyDeleteThe petitions have been successful before. I just hope this petition if started can be too.
All the support and suggestions from my end.
This is really heart breaking. Things need to change. Having policies formulated just on papers is no solution unless they are implemented. If they are sacrificing their lives for us, I think the civilian population ought to think in terms of taking or sharing responsibilities of the families of the martyrs...Another problem which is of major concern here is that what will happen to that boy with intellectual disability in future. And this insecurity and uncertainty is being faced by thousands of such people as we do not have any provisions for them after the death of their care takers.
ReplyDeleteRespected Ma'am
ReplyDeleteIt feel sorry from bottom of my heart for the family of such great martyrs. I never thought i would hear something like this ( ignorance about such a case ) about our Armed Forces. The Army and the government need to understand the problems faced by such families. Thanks ma'am for sharing your deep and thoughtful views with us and giving us a great opportunity in contributing in such a cause.
I personally give my full support for this cause and believe our great army will really take some action and help the family of the Great Martyr... (y)
Ma'am, today everyone prefers a workplace where they're assured of job security. While in a profession like army, where people are not even sure about life security, we definitely need institutions to secure their families.
ReplyDeleteA very dear friend of Navneet had done some webpages for him..
ReplyDeletehttp://navneet.nawang.com/
http://navneet.nawang.com/senior_sub.htm ( also published in Force mag)
Our brave soldier Navneet who died saying…
If I die in combat zone
Box me and send me home
Pin my medals on my chest
Tell my mom I did my best
The comments like "Soldiers are bound to die" coming from politicians hurt us even more.
ReplyDeleteI personally feel sorry for this nation where a man who gives his entire life to nation is deprived from the word "RESPECT".
Martyr Navneet was an Indian hero. It was sad to lose him but after hearing from Anshu about what has happened to his family, it is difficult to avoid indignation. Government of India cannot just wash its hands from the responsibility of caring for Navneet´s family. India owes that to every person who risks his/her life to protect us. Human life must be respected. I hope a favorable resolution.
ReplyDeleteIt's really very sad and heartbreaking to see the plight of the martyr's family. He chose to die for his country without thinking that what will happen to his family after him.I salute that great Indian hero and expect that Indian army will definitely provide all its support and help to his family by all the ways possible.
ReplyDeleteMy soldier
ReplyDeleteThe best, the bold, the wise
My brave soldier now in sky
Was born only to army
The ones you loved
The ones who cared
In pain but gratified
For the life you lived
The goals you set
And the promises you met
You lived life to your taste
Your effort is no waste
Though you went in haste
Your breathe - your living
Your valour – your spirits
Welcomed you to guard the gates of heaven
My angel, stay in peace
Though love will never cease
Therefore.. Come home, after serving Divinity
Anshu Arora
It was sad to know Navneet story. He sacrified his life for the nation/ Army. After Navneet's demise nobody is taking care of his mother and physically and mentally challenged brother. It is the duty or responsibility of Army to lookafter them. Its really heart breaking because army is not supporting them . I hope and pray that the Army will support them whole heartedly whatever they need and system has to change. I pray to god from the bottom of my heart, God bless them. And at last I appreciate and my salute to everybody for taking this step so passionately and actively.
ReplyDeletei m feeling very sad about navneet sir.im totally in ur favour mam that army should help his family.i will pray for his family to god.
ReplyDeleteDear Anshu, The issue that you have raised is of enormous importance! No words or actions can be enough to thank the supreme sacrifice of our fallen heroes! Unfortunately, there is a huge chasm between what needs to be done for their famiilies and what resources are currently available.
ReplyDeleteIndian Army is a distinguished organisation and I believe they must have a system in place currently to take care of soldiers who develop physical and mental disabilities. Within that framework, it should be appropriate to extend, and possibly expand, that care to their immediate families as well. For individuals with severe disabilities, it should be possible to come up with a process that can let them lead a happy and dignified life in a secure environment. There can be graduated process in place; all the way from caring at home to a group home to an institution (these individuals should not need to be institutionalised, barring the most extreme circumstances). A lot of work has been done in this area by several medical organisations, health care professionals and NGOs. A large body of literature and guidelines to create a structural framework to make this happen is readily available.
I do sincerely hope that the Indian Army will heed to your plea and bring your effort to fruition.
AM
It is not a question of what `should´ be done but of what `must´ be done. Just as the defence services warrants that all soldiers `must´ put our country before everything else...their lives, family...everything; similarly it too `has to´ ensure that the welfare of its martyrs´ families is an unquestionable priority.
ReplyDeleteBeing a defence officer´s daughter, I have immense faith in the system...maybe one of the very few systems in our country that most Indians still respect and believe in.
I humbly plea to the Indian Army to not delay this justice any longer.
I am so proud of my brother, Navneet. His letters to me from college, that I so looked forward to, speak of aspirations touching the sky, and of character that went way beyond it. For me, Navneet was a hero throughout our childhood. Younger, yet so inspiring, never giving in, always experimenting with new things. I loved his visits home. I missed our adventures when he moved away. And when he left forever, there was shock. Fear. Discouragement.
ReplyDeleteWe take life for granted. "Of course we'll catch up someday soon" I'd say. "Then I'll hear out all his woes." When the news hit home, the future vanished. Replaced by a million questions. Hearing Nimish (Navneet's brother) say an occasional "Bhai" then was heartbreaking.
I always thought Navneet had got so much of his spirit from her, but now I saw Veena Bhua become a shadow of herself. She has worked every single day of her life that I have known her. Be it household chores, or rushing to work, or tending to a mother losing painfully to cancer, or rigorously instilling values in her first-born, focusing her attention single-mindedly on his upbringing, fulfilling every little need of a child who in turn did her proud. Standing first in class, winning accolades wherever he went, whatever he tried. I have seen Veena Bhua DOUBLE that unrelenting effort when Nimish was born. Neeraj Uncle likewise. Cheerfully encouraging him to try. Never allowing the frustration of watching their child unlearn everything every 3 months to pull them down, render them helpless. Bathing him, clothing him, feeding him, entertaining him, including him in every little thing. They have flooded Nimish with their love.
The purity of that concern percolated deep, into a network of parents who suffered similarly, and together they turned poison to medicine. They moved mountains for a tomorrow worth training their children to live for. Where there is so much passion and genuine camaraderie, it renders a force that defies systems and boundaries designed to weaken it. It was truly wonderful to watch them win.
Until Neeraj Uncle fell ill. Till then, I don’t think I could fathom how he held it all together. He challenged norms. He improvised. He combed the universe for solutions to support the future of his family after the loss of his young, but strong, and healthy son.
Disheartened is how I felt seeing this big built, powerful, towering persona shrink to 1/3rd his original weight. Thrice he had cried in excruciating pain all night patiently waiting for his wife to wake up so they could move him to the hospital and attend to his failing kidneys. His face had changed to a criss-cross of creased brows and lines of worry. Should I have felt relief for them, or anguish for Nimish that he was moved to a facility to secure him for his future after them? My childlike Bhua - her grey hair was cut waif-like and short for ease of maintenance when she was hospitalized. Is it a wonder that she needs regular psychiatric consults? Nimish is home now that Neeraj Uncle is gone. Does he know where his Dad is? If he does, where does he vent? Does he feel fear?
Blogging is easy. Move your fingers on a keyboard, and apply 1 hour of vocab. What’s tougher than we can imagine is living in a hell not of your making, stretching endlessly ahead. Please speak for my family, that they may be blessed even now, with complete relief from the trauma that has persisted in their lives. Please pray aloud to the universe for their safety and protection. Please wish for them a transformation to joy. Just joy.
Thank you.
Dear Kanika
DeleteI sense and see your pain and your attachment. They are your family, your blood.
Blogging is easy, you are right. But everything in life is not an hour of writing & I am certainly not a writer of that caliber. There was a cause and purpose behind, a plea for the family of a fallen soldier.
Nanveet, a braveheart soldier was once my batch-mate. But I have known him only in ‘spirit’ by respecting his supreme sacrifice. I was touched by his father’s strength and equally shaken by his mother’s pseudo confidence. Her helpless yet compliance with fate beats me and the severity faced by Nimesh sends shudder down my spine. It is heart rendering to say the least.
I didn’t get into it because I wanted to, I did because I could not stay away from the pressing pain & depressing situation. Breaking the lazy barricades, moving from ‘Why should I?’ to ‘why shouldn’t I?’ was a tough question for someone who was neither a friend nor family, hoping you would comprehend. But there are endless people who joined in and made this plea their own… From all PUSAites to Navneet's NDA course mates, senior officers from the army, media people, ministers, Lt. Nawang's family members, my school management, my teachers, my students, all my friends and my family. They did so, because they too felt the need and sensed the pain from a distance and in complete detachment. These law abiding people have made a remarkable effort to raise their voice and stir the Indian Army to take some action, by mending the rules if required. I am glad the passion with which everyone supported the noble cause has finally come to fruition.
There are endless ways in which we can touch humanity, this was an humble effort to pay homage to Major Navneet…. the universe will indeed envelop him in peace & bring help for the family.
God bless & take care dear sister.
Warm wishes
Anshu Arora….. but a stranger.
Praying for the strength & hope to the family. Let us all unite & pray earnestly for the protection for the family and have an ABSOLUTE FAITH that they will win no matter what.
DeleteDear Anshu - Couldn't agree more - Blogging is easy, and real life is more than that. But in today's digital world, just a few words online have the power to transform lives. So any effort - whether a comment, or a story - is deeply appreciated. Thank you all for this crusade that I joined so late in the day. Anshu - I don't see you as a stranger. You are obviously mystically connected to my brother (Navneet) and very deeply so :) You are living proof of the enormous good fortune he accumulated through his thoughts words and actions when he was with us. To say Thank You to you would be highly inadequate. Our family owes you a great debt of gratitude.
DeleteA young man who laid his life for the sake of his country and countrymen deserves homage in respect of his family being well taken care of. We slept well protected while he fought and now when he sleeps we need to be awake, to a cause that will give his special brother a secured life, his ageing mother a respite from the worry of her helpless son's future, his wife and daughter a better future. Lets bring forth a dawn of hope for his family, lets show them that the world cares, WE CARE, lets add smiles to their faces and joy in their hearts.
DeleteHello,
DeleteCould you pl provide me with Veena Vats ph no? I am Nimish's Physiotherapist,treated him for a few years, now in Canada.
Thank you
Rajinder
drajinder@yahoo.com
Army steps in to help both Nimesh & Navneet’s Mom…
ReplyDeletehttp://www.indianexpress.com/news/army-to-help-family-of-late-major-vats/1175765/2
Deeply thanking everyone..... From all PUSAites to Navneet's NDA course mates, senior officers from the army, media people, ministers, Lt. Nawang's family members, my school management, friends and family.
ReplyDeleteI am sure all are blessed to be a channel & fully gratified in doing so.
Dear Navneet & Mr. Neeraj Vats..... now..... REST IN PEACE.
There are things that the world may not know, it is time to speak out I feel.
ReplyDeleteI am proud of my wife who has shown deep perseverance, dedication & devotion in following this cause.
Anshu has always amazed me. What a fine balance of beauty and brain, and now brawn. This elegant and graceful woman has once again elevated the pedestal on which the family keeps her. Beyond this and what the world knows, she is an ideal woman. I have always watched her studying tirelessly, working enthusiastically and smiling constantly. She has tended her two kids so beautifully, befriended my mother & family, and always supported me.
Her untiring zeal to give ‘life to her work’ is well exemplified and I am truly happy to partner with her in this cause.
MANDIP ARORA
I hope the prayers of the deserving are heard by the Almighty! Human beings can at best be a medium!
ReplyDeleteIn India millions of cases are still in pending state which are to be visualised . V have strong army force dat makes our nation unique indeed..
ReplyDeleteIn the loving memory of Navneet lets take an endless effort to tk dis case in the right direction and gv him justice .. Army officers have done alot to our nation. Now its turn to give them back their respect.
Hats off to Anshu mam for such a respectful initiative.
Dear Mam, It was after a brief meeting with you the other day which made me realize that a person plays various roles in one's life,however, when the role of this persona comes up ,it is only the person of great values,positive approach & humbleness who can survive the all the trial & tribulations of the problem.
ReplyDeleteSince the effort has come to an end with a positive note,I sincerely wish that it is the beginning of a journey as a new person in you who is there to help out the needy people. Also wish that, such efforts from your behalf bring out the people ,out of their comfort zones & do something worthwhile for the society.
Congratulations! on your successful resolution .my respected ma'am
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Rajinder
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