Woman Fulfills Martyr Husband's Dying Wish, All Set to Join Indian Army As An Officer

Dehradun: 32-year-old Jyoti Nainwal, wife of Kulgam martyr Naik Deepak Nainwal, is all set to join as an officer in the Indian Army, thus fulfilling the dying wish of her husband. Notably, in April 2018, Indian Army jawan named Nayak Deepak Nainwal was injured fighting off terrorists in Kulgam, Kashmir, and was admitted to the hospital. After 40 days of fighting for his life, he succcumbed to his injuries in May 2018.

However, it was his last wish that his wife serves the country after he is no longer able to. Now, almost 3 years later, Jyoti, mother of two kids, is set to join the Indian Army as an Officer and her year-long training is to start soon at the Officers' Training Academy, Chennai, Times of India reported.