CRPF jawans turn ‘brothers’ for slain soldier’s sister, walk her to mandap

The images of the jawans attending the wedding of a slain soldier’s sister was posted on the official Twitter handle of CRPF.

Published on: Dec 16, 2021, 18:21:06 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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This is a story of how a few CRPF jawans stepped up to take up the role of ‘brothers’ when a slain soldier’s sister found herself missing her sibling on her wedding day. While attended the event, they walked her to the mandap. And a few pictures of the incident have left people emotional. Chances are, they'll have the same effect on you too.

The image shows the CRPF jawans at the wedding of the slain soldier’s sister. (Twitter/@crpfindia)

CRPF took to their official Twitter handle to share a few pictures. They also explained the situation in the caption. “Brothers for life: As elder brothers, CRPF personnel attended the wedding ceremony of Ct Shailendra Pratap Singh's sister. Ct Sahilendra Pratap Singh of 110 Bn #CRPF made supreme sacrifice on 05/10/20 while valiantly retaliating terrorist attack in Pulwama,” they wrote along with the hashtag #GoneButNotForgotten.

Take a look at the post:

A few images were also shared on the official Twitter handle of Kashmir Ops Sector CRPF.

The posts received several reactions from people. While some expressed their respect for the soldiers, others shared how the images left them emotional.

“Touching gesture. Please take a bow,” wrote a Twitter user. “Beautiful,” posted another. “Respect,” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on the incident?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More