Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 10 Jun: Param Vir Chakra winner Yogendra Singh Yadav bowed down at the Guru Ram Rai Darbar, here, today. He took the blessings of Mahant Devendra Das at a formal meeting with him. It’s significant to mention that Captain Yogendra Yadav is India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra winner and a retired Indian Army officer. During the Kargil war, on 4 July 1999, he was honoured with India’s highest honour for bravery, the Param Vir Chakra. He is known as an established role model of bravery of Indian Army among the youth.
Capt Yogendra Singh Yadav was welcomed as per the tradition of the Darbar Sahib. During his meeting with Mahant Devendra Das, he shared the interesting experiences of army life with him. Known as the hero of Kargil war, Yogendra Singh Yadav is a resident of Aurangabad Aheer near Bulandshahr. During the Kargil war, he received 17 bullet wounds on his body, but his bravery did not shake as it was powered by the great feeling of patriotism.
Yogendra Singh Yadav stated that the nation’s safety is the paramount concern. He said that the contribution of soldiers is significant in this regard. He said that country’s borders are safe due to the soldiers.
He praised the SGRR Education Mission, Shri Guru Ram Rai University and Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital for their public welfare deeds.
