Daughter joins Indian Army 20 years after Major's martyrdom, 'all for the supreme sacrifice of her father'

More than two decades later, she… dons the same uniform that her hero dad once did,” the Indian Army wrote as they shared a post about Lieutenant Inayat Vats.

Published on: Mar 13, 2024, 17:48:31 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A post shared by the Indian Army has won people over. It is about Lieutenant Inayat Vats, who got commissioned into the force like her father, the late Lieutenant Inayat Vats. She underwent training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.

The image shows Lieutenant Inayat Vats, who was commissioned into the Indian Army. (X/@artrac_ia)

"All for the supreme sacrifice of her father. Inayat was barely three years, when she lost her father Major Navneet Vats in a counter-insurgency operation. More than two decades later, she gets commissioned into the #IndianArmy and dons the same uniform that her hero dad once did. Welcome, army daughter Lieutenant Inayat Vats," the army wrote as they shared a picture.

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Take a look at this tweet by the Indian Army:

Since being shared a few days ago, the post has accumulated more than 88,000 views. The share has further collected nearly 2,400 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the tweet. A few posted "Best of luck" to wish her on her journey ahead.

Here's how X users reacted to this post by Indian Army:

"You guys are made of super resilient steel! Always proud of our real backbones!" commented an X user.

"Proud moment for the family. Big thank you to Vats family!" added another.

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"I was in class 8th when this family came to our neighbourhood in Almora cantt. Inayat used to be in the pram with her parents. Mrs Shivani, her mom, was a very charismatic lady. When I heard of Major Vats's sacrifice, I was shocked. After so many years, I am so happy to see Inayat in uniform," joined a third.

"Wow, hats off to her mother. I wish Inayat a very successful career in the service of our nation. Well done all involved," expressed a fourth.

"Her resolution is exemplary. We are proud that we have such strong heroes protecting us all the time," wrote a fifth.

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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

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