In Greater Noida’s Dabra village, a scene of pure devotion unfolded as nearly 50 soldiers from martyr Suresh Singh Bhati’s battalion arrived from Ferozpur Cantt to stand in for the father who could not.
On 25 November 2025, they didn’t just attend his daughter Muskan’s wedding, they took charge of every ritual, even performing her kanyadaan. Nineteen years after Suresh was killed in a terrorist attack in Baramulla, the uniformed presence turned the ceremony into a moving tribute.
Villagers fought back tears, the family expressed overwhelming gratitude, and videos of the moment have since touched hearts across the country.
Army’s Battalion Steps In
The soldiers arrived an hour early, assuming all rituals as the baraat came from Kasna village, leaving locals stunned by the uniformed display.
This honour came nearly two decades after Suresh’s sacrifice, strengthening family ties to the forces where Harsh continues duty. Viral clips captured the emotional peak, drawing praise for the army’s unwavering bond with martyrs’ kin.
A Pattern of Heartfelt Support
Such gestures recur across India, with armed forces stepping in as family at weddings of fallen comrades’ loved ones. In Rajasthan’s Alwar in 2024, CRPF jawans held the bridal veil and rites for Sarika Meena, daughter of martyr Rakesh Kumar Meena killed by Naxals in 2010, moving thousands online.
Recently in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour, soldiers from the 19 Grenadiers escorted Aradhana to the mandap and gifted Rs 5 lakh fixed deposit for her late brother Ashish Kumar, slain in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024; elder brother Rahul Kumar called it an emotional milestone.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
These repeated acts by jawans embody empathy and unity, turning personal loss into shared national pride while nurturing peace through kindness and coexistence. They urge society to match such institutional care with community efforts for harmony and support to service families.
