Amidst the rising number of COVID-19 cases in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted to salute the bravery of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Handwara attack and the health professionals who are working day and night to save the lives of fellow citizens.
In a tweet, PM Modi shared a video to show the various activities carried out by armed forces to pay tribute to the frontline workers fighting against coronavirus in India. The two minute video posted by the PM shows military bands presenting ceremonial performances, army helicopters as well as flyer jets doing an aerial flower shower and health workers with masks applauding this gesture.
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Saluting those who are at the forefront, bravely fighting COVID-19.
Great gesture by our armed forces. pic.twitter.com/C5qtQqKxmA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2020
On the other hand, five security personnel were killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara town during a joint anti-terrorist operation by the armed forces and the state’s police.
PM Modi tweeted to pay a tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country while coming under heavy fire from the terrorists during the encounter in Handwara. Rescuing several civilians, two terrorists were also killed during the security operation.
Saluting the efforts of the martyrs, the five member team included decorated army officer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh from the 21 Rashtriya Rifles unit as well as police officer Shakeel Ahmad Qazi. A sacrifice that will never be forgotten!
Here’s the tweet of PM Modi:
Tributes to our courageous soldiers and security personnel martyred in Handwara. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. They served the nation with utmost dedication and worked tirelessly to protect our citizens. Condolences to their families and friends.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2020
