Widow of Indian army officer quits high-paying job to join armed forces

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Widow of Indian army officer quits high-paying job to join armed forces

Her husband lost his life in December 2017.

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Published: Mon 25 Feb 2019, 1:11 PM

Last updated: Mon 25 Feb 2019, 3:15 PM

In a heartwarming video, wife of late Army Major Prasad Mahadik, Gauri Mahadik, announced that she will be joining the armed forces after the untimely demise of her husband. 
Gauri made the decision 10 days after her husband's demise in December 2017. The 31-year-old was posted in Tawang along the Indo-China border when a fire broke out at 6.30am in the barracks he was staying. He reportedly died of burn injuries, according to a report in Times Now

"He always wanted me to be happy and smiling. I decided I'll join the forces, I'll wear his uniform, his stars on our uniform. Our uniform because it will be his and my uniform," she told ANI.
 


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