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Kargil Hero's Mother Keeps Shrine for Fallen Son

Kargil Hero's Mother Keeps Shrine for Fallen Son
A Room That Still Waits For Him: Kargil Hero's Mother Creates Shrine At Home · NDTV

Grenadier Udeyman Singh was a brave soldier who died fighting in the Kargil War in 1999.

His mother, Kanta Devi, keeps a special room in her home as a shrine to remember him.

The room has his belongings, including his uniform, wallet, and letters.

Every day, she talks to his picture and remembers him.

Udeyman was part of a team that fought bravely on Tiger Hill, and he was awarded the Sena Medal for his courage.

His sister, Vandana, also misses him and remembers him on Raksha Bandhan.

The nation honors him and other soldiers who died in the war on Kargil Vijay Diwas every year.

Key facts

Name
Grenadier Udeyman Singh
Date of Death
July 5, 1999
Location of Death
Tiger Hill, Kargil
Award
Sena Medal (posthumously)
Mother's Name
Kanta Devi
Sister's Name
Vandana Langeh
Hometown
Shamachak, Jammu
Age at Death
18

Quotes

Vandana Langeh

Mother of Udeyman Singh, Kargil hero

“Every Raksha Bandhan, I miss my brother. I can't tie this thread on his wrist anymore. But I feel proud. Because of his sacrifice, so many other sisters are still able to celebrate Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan with their brothers.”
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“Every morning I come here and speak to him. I share everything with him, the way I did when he was alive.”
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