In a moment of pride, Rekha Singh, wife of Naik Deepak Singh who was killed in a skirmish with Chinese soldiers in June 2020, has fulfilled her husband’s dream of becoming a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Rekha Singh gave up her teaching career to become an officer in the Army.
Rekha Singh mentioned that she will start her training in Chennai on May 28. Rekha Singh was married to Naik Deepak Singh of the 16th Battalion of Bihar Regiment. He was killed while fighting Chinese soldiers in Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020. Deepak Singh was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his bravery.
It was just 15 months into their marriage when Rekha received the devastating news of her husband’s death. But her patriotism toward her country led her to join the Army. Pursuing her husband’s dream, she strived hard to make it to the Indian Army.
