Archive · 30 May 2025
Father's Annual Journey to Honor Son's Kargil War Sacrifice
A father, Colonel Virender Thapar, makes a yearly trip to Drass in Kargil to remember his son, Lieutenant Vijyant Thapar, who died in the Kargil War.
His son, in his final letter, asked him to visit the place where he fought bravely.
The father goes every May and June to honor his son's courage and sacrifice.
The son also requested his parents to send money to a girl named Ruksana and to an orphanage.
Many people have been touched by the father's dedication, as shown by reactions to a photo of him at the airport.
The Kargil War happened in 1999, and the father's journey is a moving tribute.
Colonel Virender Thapar travels annually to Drass, Kargil.
He honors his son, Lieutenant Vijyant Thapar, who died in the Kargil War.
The Kargil War took place from May to July 1999.
Lt. Vijyant Thapar requested his father to visit the site of his sacrifice.
The son asked his parents to donate to an orphanage and send money to Ruksana.
- Who
- Colonel Virender Thapar
- What
- Travels to Drass, Kargil to honor his son.
- When
- Annually, in May and June
- Where
- Drass, Kargil
- Why
- To fulfill his son's request and honor his sacrifice during the Kargil War.
- Annual Journey
- Delhi to Drass, Kargil
- Son
- Lieutenant Vijyant Thapar
- War
- Kargil War (May-July 1999)
- Soldier deaths
- 527 Indian soldiers
- Donation to Ruksana
- Rs 50 daily