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On toughest battlefield in world Siachin glacier, India has
lost over 900 soldiers. But news of the brave heart Hanumanthappa Koppad broke
hearts of all truly Indians. Hanumanthappa and his nine friend soldiers were
resting in their camp at Sonam post, suddenly a huge ice wall crashed upon
post, about 9 days ago. They were buried under ice alive, 25 feet below of
tightly compacted snow.
Following facts of Hanumanthappa’s life are really
inspiring:
He was rejected thrice by Indian army
He hailed from a small village
Betadur from state of Karnataka. Tradition of this village inspired him to be
in army forces. Hanumanthappa was rejected by Indian army thrice before he joined
army. He was very determinant and passionate about mother India.
He used to walk 6 km to school everyday
In his childhood he would travel 6 kilometers of
distance on his feet to reach school, which was in Aralikatti village.
Yoga master
He was deeply religious man. He
was not only practicing yoga daily at 18000 feet, but also used to teach his colleagues
about breathing exercises.
Liked to work in difficult areas
He was enrolled in 19th
Battalion of Madras Regiment in year 2002. He always used to work at difficult battlefields. His posting at Mahore in Jammu and Kashmir,
involvement in operations during 2003 to 2006 shows his bravery and burliness.
One of the toughest man to work at army
At the age of 32+ he had that
kind of fitness which can make any youngster jealous. He was certainly toughest
among all men deployed at glacier post. Army experts claim that only 90% of
victims of such cases can be revived if provided healthcare within first fifteen
minutes and only 27% are alive after 35 minute. This is sufficient to explain
strength him and brave heart Indian soldier.
We must salute him. Indian
educational system must include his brave stories in book to inspire
youngsters.
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