The 19-year-old being held by New York City police as the suspect in a machete attack against three police officers New Year’s Eve carried a handwritten diary, which expressed his desire to join the Taliban in Afghanistan and die as a martyr.

Suspect in Times Square New Year Machete attack wanted to join Taliban, die a martyr

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4"><em>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in an attempt to thwart a column of Russian tanks from advancing.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The Ukrainian military hailed Marine battalion engineer Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych as a hero for sacrificing his life for the country.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The Ukrainian military said on its Facebook page that Volodymyrovych was posted at the Henichesk bridge, a strategic point linking Crimea and mainland Ukraine, when a column of Russian tanks advanced.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-conflict-anti-war-protests-solidarity-events-held-across-continents-456718">Russia-Ukraine conflict: Anti-war protests, solidarity events across world</a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">According to the post, "On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people gave way to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Volodymyrovych volunteered to place mines on the bridge after it was decided that the only way to block the armoured column was by blowing up the bridge, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">When he realised that he had no time to get cover, the soldier decided to make the ultimate sacrifice on the bridge.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">"The bridge was mined, but he didn’t manage to get away from there," the military said in a statement.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10"><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-chaos-23-year-old-woman-gives-birth-to-baby-girl-in-ukraine-brings-smiles-456665" hreflang="en">Amid chaos, 23-year-old woman gives birth to baby girl in Ukraine, brings smiles</a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">The Independent reported that according to his comrades, Volodymyrovych’s "heroic act" significantly slowed the advancement of the Russian forces, allowing the unit to relocate and organise defence.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">Military commanders said they planned to give Volodymyrovych a posthumous award for his "heroic act."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">More than 195 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the Russian invasion, the country’s health minister said on Saturday.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia launches coordinated cruise missiles on many cities</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up to destroy a bridge in an attempt to thwart a column of Russian tanks from advancing. The Ukrainian military hailed Marine battalion engineer Vitaly Skakun Volodymyrovych as a hero for sacrificing his life for the country. The Ukrainian military said on its Facebook page that Volodymyrovych was posted at the Henichesk bridge, a strategic point linking Crimea and mainland Ukraine, when a column of Russian tanks advanced. Also read | Russia-Ukraine conflict: Anti-war protests, solidarity events across world According to the post, "On this difficult day for our country, when the Ukrainian people gave way to the Russian occupiers in all directions, one of the hardest places on the map of Ukraine was the Crimean intersection, where one of the first enemies met a separate marine battalion." Volodymyrovych volunteered to place mines on the bridge after it was decided that the only way to block the armoured column was by blowing up the bridge, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said. When he realised that he had no time to get cover, the soldier decided to make the ultimate sacrifice on the bridge. "The bridge was mined, but he didn’t manage to get away from there," the military said in a statement. Also read | Amid chaos, 23-year-old woman gives birth to baby girl in Ukraine, brings smiles The Independent reported that according to his comrades, Volodymyrovych’s "heroic act" significantly slowed the advancement of the Russian forces, allowing the unit to relocate and organise defence. Military commanders said they planned to give Volodymyrovych a posthumous award for his "heroic act." More than 195 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the Russian invasion, the country’s health minister said on Saturday. Watch | Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia launches coordinated cruise missiles on many cities

'Heroic' Ukrainian soldier blows himself up on bridge to block Russian tanks' advancement

India's envoy to United Nations T.S. Tirumurti has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for its continued support to cross border terrorism and leadership eulogizing terrorists.

India's envoy at UNSC slams Pakistan: 'We have leaders who continue to defend Osama as a martyr'

Imran Khan & Shah Mehmood Qureshi have exposed the true face of Pakistan. The leaders believe: +Osama Bin Laden was a martyr. +Taliban shouldn't be blamed for violence in Afghanistan. +China's genocide against Muslims can be ignored. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: For the Pakistan government, Osama Bin Laden was a Martyr

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in an interview was confronted with Pakistan's duplicitous stand on Osama Bin Laden and his deaths at the hands of American forces in Afghanistan.

Martyr or Terrorist?: Pak FM Qureshi refrains from calling Osama bin Laden a terrorist

<p>With escalating tensions between India and China at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, it was a sad day yesterday as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/commanding-officer-of-16-bihar-regiment-colonel-santosh-babu-loses-life-in-india-china-faceoff-306328">at least 20 Indian army personnel were martyred.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>As the news of their face-off with Chinese counterparts reached social media, Bollywood celebs paid their condolences to the martyrs’ families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the first was Akshay Kumar who tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the death of our bravehearts in #GalwanValley. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families 🙏🏻"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened by the death of our bravehearts in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GalwanValley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GalwanValley</a>. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation.<br />
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<p>Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "T 3565 - .... ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी ; जो शहीद हुए हैं उनकी , ज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी ...they sacrificed their lives to protect our country , to keep us safe and secure. SALUTE Indian Army Officers and Jawans! JAI HIND"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">T 3565 - .... ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी ; जो शहीद हुए हैं उनकी , ज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳they sacrificed their lives to protect our country , to keep us safe and secure. SALUTE Indian Army Officers and Jawans ! JAI HIND</p>
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<p>Hrithik Roshan tweeted, "It leaves me with a heavy heart to know of the lives lost in Ladakh &amp; the unrest we are faced with. Our defence stands tall on ground. My highest respect to the martyred in the line of duty. Condolences &amp; prayers for their families. May the departed &amp; living find peace 🙏🏻"</p>

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<p>Yami Gautam wrote, "Heartfelt condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who got martyred 🙏🏻We are deeply indebted to our Indian Army for their sacrifice and always upholding the security &amp; integrity of the Nation. But really praying for peace &amp; hope 🙏🏻<br />
Jai Hind #GalwanValley"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartfelt condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who got martyred 🙏🏻We are deeply indebted to our Indian Army for their sacrifice and always upholding the security &amp; integrity of the Nation. But really praying for peace &amp; hope 🙏🏻<br />
Jai Hind🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GalwanValley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GalwanValley</a></p>
— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) <a href="https://twitter.com/yamigautam/status/1272936960802189312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-join-list-of-cricketers-to-pay-tribute-to-the-martyred-indian-soldiers-306457" hreflang="en">Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma join list of cricketers to pay tribute to the martyred Indian soldiers</a></p>

<p>Sonu Sood wrote, "Santosh babu.. you will remain in our hearts forever. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Salute you and your family for what you did for our nation🙏. #GalwanValley"</p>

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<p>Neha Dhupia posted, "Condolences to the families of the soldiers who laid their lives down in #Galwanvalley ... we are indebted to these brave hearts for life ... Jai hind"</p>

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— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NehaDhupia/status/1272937102158823426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Condolences to the families of the bravehearts who lost their lives. Thank you for all your sacrifices.”</p>

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With escalating tensions between India and China at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, it was a sad day yesterday as at least 20 Indian army personnel were martyred. As the news of their face-off with Chinese counterparts reached social media, Bollywood celebs paid their condolences to the martyrs’ families.

With escalating tensions between India and China at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, it was a sad day yesterday as at least 20 Indian army personnel were martyred. As the news of their face-off with Chinese counterparts reached social media, Bollywood celebs paid their condolences to the martyrs’ families. Among the first was Akshay Kumar who tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the death of our bravehearts in #GalwanValley. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families 🙏🏻" Deeply saddened by the death of our bravehearts in #GalwanValley. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tGOGTU61X6 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 16, 2020 × Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "T 3565 - .... ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी ; जो शहीद हुए हैं उनकी , ज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी ...they sacrificed their lives to protect our country , to keep us safe and secure. SALUTE Indian Army Officers and Jawans! JAI HIND" T 3565 - .... ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी ; जो शहीद हुए हैं उनकी , ज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳they sacrificed their lives to protect our country , to keep us safe and secure. SALUTE Indian Army Officers and Jawans ! JAI HIND — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 16, 2020 × Hrithik Roshan tweeted, "It leaves me with a heavy heart to know of the lives lost in Ladakh & the unrest we are faced with. Our defence stands tall on ground. My highest respect to the martyred in the line of duty. Condolences & prayers for their families. May the departed & living find peace 🙏🏻" It leaves me with a heavy heart to know of the lives lost in Ladakh & the unrest we are faced with. Our defence stands tall on ground. My highest respect to the martyred in the line of duty. Condolences & prayers for their families. May the departed & living find peace 🙏🏻 — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 16, 2020 × Yami Gautam wrote, "Heartfelt condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who got martyred 🙏🏻We are deeply indebted to our Indian Army for their sacrifice and always upholding the security & integrity of the Nation. But really praying for peace & hope 🙏🏻 Jai Hind #GalwanValley" Heartfelt condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who got martyred 🙏🏻We are deeply indebted to our Indian Army for their sacrifice and always upholding the security & integrity of the Nation. But really praying for peace & hope 🙏🏻 Jai Hind🇮🇳 #GalwanValley — Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) June 16, 2020 × Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma join list of cricketers to pay tribute to the martyred Indian soldiers Sonu Sood wrote, "Santosh babu.. you will remain in our hearts forever. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Salute you and your family for what you did for our nation🙏. #GalwanValley" Santosh babu.. you will remain in our hearts forever. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Salute you and your family for what you did for our nation🙏. #GalwanValley 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/1tCBQrM7ab — sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 16, 2020 × Neha Dhupia posted, "Condolences to the families of the soldiers who laid their lives down in #Galwanvalley ... we are indebted to these brave hearts for life ... Jai hind" Condolences to the families of the soldiers who laid their lives down in #Galwanvalley ... we are indebted to these brave hearts for life ... Jai hind 🇮🇳 — Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) June 16, 2020 × Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Condolences to the families of the bravehearts who lost their lives. Thank you for all your sacrifices.” View this post on Instagram RIP 🙏🏻 A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on Jun 16, 2020 at 11:13pm PDT ×

Galwan Valley: Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan & others pay condolence to martyrs' families

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary and said their story of supreme sacrifice will continue to inspire generations.</p>

<p>"I bow to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day. The tale of their courage and valour will continue to inspire generations," Prime Minister Tweeted.</p>

<p>On March 23, 1931, the three revolutionary freedom fighters were hanged to death, a few hours ahead of schedule, in the Lahore conspiracy case.</p>

<p>Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also paid tributes to the three freedom fighters and wrote on the micro-blogging site, "On Martyrdom day of Shaeed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, we, remember their supreme sacrifice for the motherland and pay them our respectful tributes. The great martyrs have always been the inspiration for every Indian."</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary and said their story of supreme sacrifice will continue to inspire generations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary and said their story of supreme sacrifice will continue to inspire generations. "I bow to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day. The tale of their courage and valour will continue to inspire generations," Prime Minister Tweeted. On March 23, 1931, the three revolutionary freedom fighters were hanged to death, a few hours ahead of schedule, in the Lahore conspiracy case. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also paid tributes to the three freedom fighters and wrote on the micro-blogging site, "On Martyrdom day of Shaeed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, we, remember their supreme sacrifice for the motherland and pay them our respectful tributes. The great martyrs have always been the inspiration for every Indian."

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi's India gate circle and dedicated it to the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing the event, Modi paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama attack and all those bravehearts who sacrifice themselves for protection of India.</p>

<p>“The demand for a National War Memorial has been there for many decades, in the last decade there were one or two attempts but nothing concrete could happen, with the help of your blessing we started the process in 2014”, he said.</p>

<p>“We are continuously working towards making the Army self-reliant, the decisions which were thought to be impossible earlier have now been made possible”.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister further stated “Contribution from all parts of society is necessary for security of the nation. Because of this ideology, for the first time women are getting the opportunity to become fighter pilots.</p>

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<p><em>(The National War Memorial is a state-of-art monument spread over an area of approximately 40 acres and is a tribute to Indian soldiers.)</em></p>

<p>“Decisions are being taken to strengthen the participation of daughters in the forces," he said.</p>

<p>The memorial has been built in the memory of martyred soldiers who lost their lives protecting the nation during Indo-China War in 1962, Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Srilanka and the Kargil Conflict in 1999.</p>

<p>The entire project has been executed at a cost of Rs 176 crore and its design was selected through global competition. The Memorial has been built in the area of over 40 acres near the India Gate complex. Though the plan to construct such a memorial was going on since 1975, it was only on October 7, 2015, that the government approved its construction.</p>

<p>The names of 25,942 battle casualties have been inscribed across 16 walls that consist of granite pieces bearing the name, rank and regiment of the fallen heroes. It was built between February 2018 and February 2019, which is a "record time" to complete such a massive project.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi's India gate circle and dedicated it to the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi's India gate circle and dedicated it to the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. While addressing the event, Modi paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama attack and all those bravehearts who sacrifice themselves for protection of India. “The demand for a National War Memorial has been there for many decades, in the last decade there were one or two attempts but nothing concrete could happen, with the help of your blessing we started the process in 2014”, he said. “We are continuously working towards making the Army self-reliant, the decisions which were thought to be impossible earlier have now been made possible”. The Prime Minister further stated “Contribution from all parts of society is necessary for security of the nation. Because of this ideology, for the first time women are getting the opportunity to become fighter pilots. (The National War Memorial is a state-of-art monument spread over an area of approximately 40 acres and is a tribute to Indian soldiers.) “Decisions are being taken to strengthen the participation of daughters in the forces," he said. The memorial has been built in the memory of martyred soldiers who lost their lives protecting the nation during Indo-China War in 1962, Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Srilanka and the Kargil Conflict in 1999. The entire project has been executed at a cost of Rs 176 crore and its design was selected through global competition. The Memorial has been built in the area of over 40 acres near the India Gate complex. Though the plan to construct such a memorial was going on since 1975, it was only on October 7, 2015, that the government approved its construction. The names of 25,942 battle casualties have been inscribed across 16 walls that consist of granite pieces bearing the name, rank and regiment of the fallen heroes. It was built between February 2018 and February 2019, which is a "record time" to complete such a massive project.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates National War Memorial, dedicates to India's martyrs

<p>The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the media to use the words martyr or 'shaheed' instead of 'killed' when reporting deaths of security personnel in terror or other attacks.</p>

<p>A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao declined to hear the petition by a lawyer, who had contended that use of words like 'killed' or 'died' was not respectful.</p>

<p>Referring to the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhary said the deaths should have been described by the media using "respectful words" like martyred or 'shaheed' and not killed or died.</p>


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the media to use the words martyr or 'shaheed' instead of 'killed' when reporting deaths of security personnel in terror or other attacks.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to the media to use the words martyr or 'shaheed' instead of 'killed' when reporting deaths of security personnel in terror or other attacks. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao declined to hear the petition by a lawyer, who had contended that use of words like 'killed' or 'died' was not respectful. Referring to the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhary said the deaths should have been described by the media using "respectful words" like martyred or 'shaheed' and not killed or died.

High Court dismisses a plea asking media to use word martyr for reporting casualties in terror attacks

Nation pays homage to heroes of Pulwama

<p>A son of Kargil martyr says that he had lost his mother after she was denied treatment in a hospital due to an unavailability of the Aadhaar card.</p>

<p>The son of the deceased said &quot;I brought my mother in a serious condition to the hospital. They asked me to get Aadhaar card, but I didn&#39;t have it then so I showed them a copy in&nbsp;my phone. &quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wife of a Kargil martyr dies at a hospital in Haryana&#39;s Sonipat, claims son; says &quot;I brought my mother in a serious condition to the hospital. They asked me to get the Aadhaar card, but I didn&#39;t have it then so I showed them a copy in my phone&quot; <a href="https://t.co/Vm1ZmgzGZN">pic.twitter.com/Vm1ZmgzGZN</a></p>
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<p>He said that he had told the hospital that he would present the Aadhaar in an hour and asked them to begin with the treatment&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I said that I will get Aadhaar in an hour or so, meanwhile begin with the treatment but the hospital refused to do so: Pavan Kumar,son <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sonipat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sonipat</a> <a href="https://t.co/rKkBOyMIXF">pic.twitter.com/rKkBOyMIXF</a></p>
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<p>The hospital, on the other hand, claims that they never denied them any treatment. A doctor in the hospital said that he never got the patient to the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A doctor in the hospital&nbsp;claims that they have never denied any treatment due to the absence of the Aadhaar card, Aadhaar is mandatory not for treatment but for documentation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We never denied them treatment. Please note that he never got the patient to the hospital. We have never stopped any treatment due to Aadhaar card ever. It is mandatory, not for treatment, but for documentation process: Doctor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sonipat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sonipat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haryana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haryana</a> <a href="https://t.co/MKOtcckZ73">pic.twitter.com/MKOtcckZ73</a></p>
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<p>The incident occurred in Sonipat, Haryana.</p>

<p>Father of Kargil martyr Vijayant Thapar has reacted to the incident saying these are the kind of things that hit the morale of armed forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked at the disgusting news. We&#39;ve become so indifferent to human life! These are the kind of things that hit morale of armed forces: VN Thapar,father or Kargil martyr Vijayant Thapar on death of a martyr&#39;s wife over alleged denial of treatment due to unavailability of Aadhaar <a href="https://t.co/bNeDs3B1Dy">pic.twitter.com/bNeDs3B1Dy</a></p>
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A son of Kargil martyr says that he had lost his mother after she was denied treatment in a hospital due to an unavailability of Aadhaar card

A son of Kargil martyr says that he had lost his mother after she was denied treatment in a hospital due to an unavailability of the Aadhaar card. The son of the deceased said "I brought my mother in a serious condition to the hospital. They asked me to get Aadhaar card, but I didn't have it then so I showed them a copy in my phone. " Wife of a Kargil martyr dies at a hospital in Haryana's Sonipat, claims son; says "I brought my mother in a serious condition to the hospital. They asked me to get the Aadhaar card, but I didn't have it then so I showed them a copy in my phone" pic.twitter.com/Vm1ZmgzGZN — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × He said that he had told the hospital that he would present the Aadhaar in an hour and asked them to begin with the treatment I said that I will get Aadhaar in an hour or so, meanwhile begin with the treatment but the hospital refused to do so: Pavan Kumar,son #Sonipat pic.twitter.com/rKkBOyMIXF — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × The hospital, on the other hand, claims that they never denied them any treatment. A doctor in the hospital said that he never got the patient to the hospital. A doctor in the hospital claims that they have never denied any treatment due to the absence of the Aadhaar card, Aadhaar is mandatory not for treatment but for documentation. We never denied them treatment. Please note that he never got the patient to the hospital. We have never stopped any treatment due to Aadhaar card ever. It is mandatory, not for treatment, but for documentation process: Doctor #Sonipat #Haryana pic.twitter.com/MKOtcckZ73 — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2017 × The incident occurred in Sonipat, Haryana. Father of Kargil martyr Vijayant Thapar has reacted to the incident saying these are the kind of things that hit the morale of armed forces. Shocked at the disgusting news. We've become so indifferent to human life! These are the kind of things that hit morale of armed forces: VN Thapar,father or Kargil martyr Vijayant Thapar on death of a martyr's wife over alleged denial of treatment due to unavailability of Aadhaar pic.twitter.com/bNeDs3B1Dy — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 ×

No Aadhaar, no treatment, wife of Kargil martyr dies

<p>There is no term as &quot;martyr&quot; or &quot;shaheed&quot; in the Army or the police and instead, a soldier or a policeman killed in action is called a &quot;battle casualty&quot; or &quot;operations casualty&quot; respectively, the ministries of defence and home have submitted before the Central Information Commission.</p>

<p>The issue surfaced after an RTI applicant approached the Union home ministry seeking to know the meaning and detailed definition of word &quot;shaheed&quot; (martyr) according to the law and the Constitution.</p>

<p>He also asked about the legal provisions to ensure restriction on its misuse and punishment for violation.</p>

<p>The application was transferred to different officials of the home and defence ministries but when the applicant could not get a satisfactory response, he approached the CIC, the highest appellate body in matters relating to the Right to Information Act.</p>

<p>The respondents from the ministries of defence and the home affairs were present and heard, Information Commissioner Yashovardhan Azad said.</p>

<p>&quot;The respondent from the Ministry of Defence stated that word &#39;shaheed&#39; or &#39;martyr&#39; is not used by the MoD. Instead the one used is &#39;battle casualty&#39;. The respondent from the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that in the MHA the word used is &#39;operations casualty&#39;,&quot; Azad said.</p>

<p>Quoting the submissions, he noted that the decision to declare cases of &#39;battle casualty&#39; and &#39;ops&#39; were taken after a report of a court of inquiry in both the matters.</p>

<p>&quot;After hearing the respondents and the perusal of the record, the commission finds that the averments made by both the respondents have duly explained the correct usage of the terms and directs the respondents to send a revised reply to the appellant accordingly,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>


A soldier or a policeman killed in action is called a 'battle casualty' or 'operations casualty' respectively, the ministries of defence and home have submitted before the Central Information Commission

There is no term as "martyr" or "shaheed" in the Army or the police and instead, a soldier or a policeman killed in action is called a "battle casualty" or "operations casualty" respectively, the ministries of defence and home have submitted before the Central Information Commission. The issue surfaced after an RTI applicant approached the Union home ministry seeking to know the meaning and detailed definition of word "shaheed" (martyr) according to the law and the Constitution. He also asked about the legal provisions to ensure restriction on its misuse and punishment for violation. The application was transferred to different officials of the home and defence ministries but when the applicant could not get a satisfactory response, he approached the CIC, the highest appellate body in matters relating to the Right to Information Act. The respondents from the ministries of defence and the home affairs were present and heard, Information Commissioner Yashovardhan Azad said. "The respondent from the Ministry of Defence stated that word 'shaheed' or 'martyr' is not used by the MoD. Instead the one used is 'battle casualty'. The respondent from the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that in the MHA the word used is 'operations casualty'," Azad said. Quoting the submissions, he noted that the decision to declare cases of 'battle casualty' and 'ops' were taken after a report of a court of inquiry in both the matters. "After hearing the respondents and the perusal of the record, the commission finds that the averments made by both the respondents have duly explained the correct usage of the terms and directs the respondents to send a revised reply to the appellant accordingly," he said.

No term like 'martyr' or 'shaheed' in our lexicon: Government

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