Villagers near Cumbum accord rousing reception to son of the soil, a recipient of Kirti Chakra award
Villagers in Kamayagoundanpatti celebrated the return of Lance Naik A Meenakshi Sundaram, who was recently awarded the Kirti Chakra for his bravery during a 2024 counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir. The soldier was honored by the community following his investiture ceremony at Rashtrapathi Bhavan.
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The story highlights national pride and the recognition of military service, reflecting the social importance of honoring veterans in local communities.
For Kamayagoundanpatti villagers, near Cumbum in Theni district, it was celebration time on June 12 (Friday), when Lance Naik A Meenakshi Sundaram arrived with his family members.
The article is a human-interest piece focusing on local celebration and national recognition, though it uses celebratory language typical of regional reporting.
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