Sonepur: Residents of Chinajuri village in Sonepur district gave a grand welcome to soldier Rabi Mahakur w
ho returned to his home on Tuesday after serving the Indian Army for 17 years.
The villagers garlanded the Army jawan and greeted him by playing drums and cymbals as a mark of respect. The residents also performed a yaga at the village for his unstinted sacrifice for the Mother Land.
“My first posting was along China border in Uttaranchal state. Then I was posted to Israel and Syria. My villagers and members of Koshal Sena welcomed me in my honour,” said Rabi Mahakur.
“This is a very proud moment for me. Today, I got retired from the Army after serving for 17 years. Jai Hind,” he added.
Dancing to the drumbeats, Koshal Sena members along with other villagers took out a procession to the bus stand on a flower bedecked mini truck.