Who is Shvan Singh, the 10-year-old 'quite hero' who showed extreme courage during Operation Sindoor?

The Indian Army announced on Sunday that it will bear the study expenses of  Shvan Singh, who supported the forces who were battling Pakistan Army gunfire in a Punjab village during Operation Sindoor.

 

Shvan Singh had run errands for the soldiers posted in Tara Wali village and supplied small meals to them.

 

As the fierce gun battle was underway with the Pakistan Army, the little boy supplied water, ice, tea, milk, and lassi to the soldiers. According to the boy's father, he did all these without being asked.

 

In recognition of the boy's courage and enthusiasm, the Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division has committed to fully sponsor his education.

 

The Indian Army said Shvan's story serves as a reminder of the "quiet heroes" across the country who deserve recognition and support.

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During a ceremony at Ferozepur Cantonment on Saturday, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar felicitated the boy.

 

Shvan Singh, whose village lies in Mamdot area of Ferozepur district, has already expressed his desire to join the Indian Army when he grows up. "I want to become a 'fauji' when I grow up. I want to serve the country," the boy had said in May.

 

"We are proud of him. Even soldiers loved him," his father was quoted as saying.

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