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Defence
Army Major Returns Home After 7 Years, Dressed in Tricolour
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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An Army major has returned to his hometown after a seven‑year stint, arriving draped in the tricolour flag as a symbol of patriotism.
An Army major has returned to his hometown after a seven‑year deployment, arriving draped in the tricolour flag. The gesture was seen as a patriotic salute to the nation.
The major, who had been stationed away from home for the past seven years, made the journey back during a brief leave. He was greeted by family and local residents, who welcomed him with cheers and patriotic fervor.
During the return, the major was seen wearing the tricolour, a symbolic display of his continued allegiance to India. The event was covered by local media and highlighted the sacrifices of armed forces personnel.
The return marks the end of a long period of separation for the officer and his family, underscoring the personal costs of military service.
The major, who had been stationed away from home for the past seven years, made the journey back during a brief leave. He was greeted by family and local residents, who welcomed him with cheers and patriotic fervor.
During the return, the major was seen wearing the tricolour, a symbolic display of his continued allegiance to India. The event was covered by local media and highlighted the sacrifices of armed forces personnel.
The return marks the end of a long period of separation for the officer and his family, underscoring the personal costs of military service.