Mon Dec 09 05:56:48 UTC 2024: ## Army Comrades Perform Kanyadaan for Fallen Colleague’s Daughter
**MANDI, [State] –** In a poignant display of military camaraderie, five soldiers stepped in to perform the “kanyadaan” ceremony for the daughter of their deceased colleague, ex-serviceman Devendra Singh. Singh, 48, tragically died in a road accident just two days before his daughter’s wedding.
The wedding celebrations in Mant village were thrown into mourning after Singh’s death on the Mant-Raya road. The bride, grief-stricken by her father’s loss, initially refused to proceed with the marriage. The family faced a dilemma regarding the crucial “kanyadaan,” traditionally performed by the father of the bride.
Upon learning of the situation, Singh’s commanding officer dispatched five jawans to the village. Subedar Sonveer Singh, Subedar Mukesh Kumar, Havaldar Premveer, Vinod, and Betal Singh fulfilled the role of the deceased father, performing the “kanyadaan” and offering their blessings to the newlyweds. They also assisted with managing the wedding guests, ensuring the ceremony proceeded with dignity and respect. The gesture has been widely praised as a testament to the strong bonds within the military community.
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