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1/ This thread is not for pity. It is to let all hypocrites slap themselves. #VeteranSoldier Yesterday I was in Hyderabad. Went to Sainik Board which is under Rajya Sainik Board. As I was leaving and negotiating with an auto guy I heard, JAI HIND SAHAB from behind.
2/ #VeteranSoldier I am into 16th year of retirement, I keep beard, hair 50% white and was sure the guy said this to someone else. I turned to see a soldier in blue safari suit, cap facing and saluting me. I looked at him and said instantaneously, ‘Basant Lal Mandal’, ‘yes Sir’
3/ #VeteranSoldier he said. This had to be miracle. Last we both met was in 1999. 23 years, he had recognised me by my haircut and walk, I recognised him by face. It was electrifying. Basant was a recruit under me when I was Battery Commander, a Major. I had trained them.
