Last Updated: August 04, 2024, 10:32 IST
In his letter, Rayan, a student at AMLP School, expressed pride in witnessing the Army’s dedication to rescuing those trapped under debris.
Inspired by Army rescue efforts in Kerala’s landslide disaster, a Class 3 student writes a heartfelt letter expressing his dream to join the forces one day
A Class 3 student in Kerala has written a heartfelt letter to the Indian Army, inspired by their rescue efforts following devastating landslides in Wayanad. The letter written by “Master Rayan”, highlights the child’s aspiration to join the armed forces one day.
Several landslides occurred after days of torrential monsoon rain in Kerala, a region often referred to as “God’s Own Country.” The twin landslides struck before dawn on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic loss of over 200 lives. In his letter, Rayan, a student at AMLP School, expressed pride in witnessing the Army’s dedication to rescuing those trapped under debris.
#WayanadLandslideDear Master Rayan,
Your heartfelt words have deeply touched us. In times of adversity, we aim to be a beacon of hope, and your letter reaffirms this mission. Heroes like you inspire us to give our utmost. We eagerly await the day you don the uniform and stand… pic.twitter.com/zvBkCz14ai
— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) August 3, 2024
‘Aspire to join Indian Army’
“Dear Indian Army, my beloved Wayanad was struck by a massive landslide, creating havoc and destruction. I felt proud and happy to see you rescuing people who were stuck under debris,” Rayan wrote in Malayalam. “I just saw the video in which you were having biscuits to sate your hunger and building a bridge. That sight moved me deeply and I aspire to join the Indian Army one day and protect my nation,” he added.
The landslides in Wayanad, known for its picturesque tea estates, were the worst since the catastrophic floods in 2018 that claimed around 400 lives. Rayan mentioned seeing a video of soldiers eating biscuits to sustain themselves while building a bridge, which deeply moved him. He added, “I aspire to join the Indian Army one day and protect my nation.”
The Indian Army responded to Rayan’s letter, thanking him for his inspiring words. “Your heartfelt words have deeply touched us. In times of adversity, we aim to be a beacon of hope, and your letter reaffirms this mission. Heroes like you inspire us to give our utmost. We eagerly await the day you don the uniform and stand alongside us. Together, we will make our nation proud,” the Army wrote back.