Martyr Anil Jaswal's son to join Army, says proud father

Martyr Anil Jaiswal's father Ashok Kumar said that his family had been serving the Army for the past three generations. Continuing the legacy, his grandson would also join the Army to serve the nation, he added. Jaiswal was martyred in a Counter Terrorist Operation held in Marahom village of Anantnag district recently.

Una (Himachal Pradesh):Martyr Anil Jaiswal was cremated with full state honour at his village on Wednesday with a large number of people attending the last rites of the soldier.

Martyr's father Ashok Kumar said that his family had been serving the Indian Army for the past three generations. Continuing the legacy, his grandson would also join the Army to serve the nation, he added.

"Losing the son is definitely very painful but I am so proud of my son. He made the supreme sacrifice for the nation," he said.

Jaiswal's father also appealed to the government to provide the soldiers with the best quality arms and ammunition and other necessities.

It is to be noted that the Himachal government announced a financial aid of ₹20 lakh to Jaiswal's family. He was martyred in a Counter Terrorist Operation conducted in Marahom village of Anantnag District in which two terrorists were killed.