We all remember the devastating Pulwama attack that happened in February 2019. 

A convoy of vehicles with Indian security personnel was attacked on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway by a suicide bomber at Lethapora in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing around 40 CPRF personnel.

Among the martyrs was Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, whose wife Nikita Kaul vowed to join the Indian Army. 

Today, after clearing her SSC and SSB exams, she donned the green uniform and wore the stars on her shoulder, as promised.

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After six months of her husband’s death, Kaul started preparing for joining the Indian Armed Forces in order to pay tribute to him. 

They had been married for less than a year when Major VS Dhoundiyal sacrificed his life for the nation.

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She finally made it to the merit list and joined the forces as a cadet. 

Commander of the Indian Army's Northern Command Lt General YK Joshi put the stars on her shoulders today as he congratulated her.

#MajVibhutiShankarDhoundiyal, made the Supreme Sacrifice at #Pulwama in 2019, was awarded SC (P). Today his wife @Nitikakaul dons #IndianArmy uniform; paying him a befitting tribute. A proud moment for her as Lt Gen Y K Joshi, #ArmyCdrNC himself pips the Stars on her shoulders! pic.twitter.com/ovoRDyybTs

— PRO Udhampur, Ministry of Defence (@proudhampur) May 29, 2021

Nikita has shown incredible patriotism and courage by joining the army and she feels that her journey has just started.

WATCH: #NitikaKaul, wife of Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal who lost his life in 2019 Pulwama attack: I've experienced same journey he has been through. I believe he's always going to be part of my life.@adgpi @Def_PRO_Chennai pic.twitter.com/770K0Xgj7D

— Asianet Newsable (@AsianetNewsEN) May 29, 2021

Twitter congratulated her for on joining the Indian Army and saluted her commitment to the nation. They also gave her best wishes for her journey ahead.

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— Lotus Speaks (@lotus_speaks) May 29, 2021

Salute to you Lt. #NikitaKaul ma'am.@adgpi#IndianArmy 🇮🇳

India will always remember Martyr Major Vibhuti Dhoundial. pic.twitter.com/mzWx8f6Ut6

— b.ramprasad goud (@bramprasad17) May 29, 2021

Proudly saluting Nitikaji, the wife of brave martyr of Pulwama 2019 , Major Vibhuti Dhaundiyal ji for joining as a @adgpi.
what a befitting tribute to the late husband. truly inspirational story

— 🇮🇳 राष्ट्रवादी 🪔 नाद 🇮🇳 (@pinakin_dhodia) May 29, 2021

In a bidding speech at his funeral, she had said, "You said you loved me, but the fact is you loved the nation more. I am really proud. We all love you. The way you love everyone is entirely different because you sacrificed your life for the people who you may have never met, but still you decided to give your life for them. You are such a brave man. I am very honoured to have you as my husband. I'll love you till my last breath. I owe my life to you."

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She is a woman with great valour and courage. We salute her dedication to the nation.

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