Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Army to Sponsor Boy's Education After Punjab Village Aid
A young boy named Shvan helped Indian soldiers during a gunfight near the border.
He brought them water, tea, and other drinks.
Because of his bravery, the Indian Army has decided to pay for his schooling.
Shvan's actions have been recognized, and he was honored in a ceremony.
Shvan lives in a village close to the border and hopes to become a soldier one day.
The army says his story shows there are many unsung heroes.
A ten-year-old boy will have his education sponsored by the Indian Army.
The boy supplied water, ice, tea, milk, and lassi to soldiers during a gunfight.
The Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division will fund his education.
The boy's village is in the Mamdot area of Ferozepur district.
The boy wants to join the army when he grows up.
- Who
- Shvan Singh, a ten-year-old boy and the Indian Army.
- What
- The Indian Army will sponsor a boy's education.
- When
- The event happened during Operation Sindoor and a ceremony was held on Saturday.
- Where
- In Tara Wali village, near the border of Ferozepur district, Punjab.
- Why
- In recognition of the boy's courage and enthusiasm in helping soldiers.
- Boy's Name
- Shvan Singh
- Age
- 10 years old
- Location of Village
- Mamdot area, Ferozepur district
- Army Division
- Golden Arrow Division
- Operation
- Operation Sindoor