Udhampur, Aug. 5 -- Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, students in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur are making handmade Rakhis and greeting cards for Indian soldiers to express gratitude for their role in Operation Sindoor and for protecting the nation at the borders.

A student said this Raksha Bandhan holds special significance as it is the first festival after the successful execution of Operation Sindoor.

Speaking to ANI, a student said, "This is the first festival after Operation Sindoor, so we are making Rakhis for the soldiers who contributed to its success and those who stand at the border for the country's protection... We feel proud and decided to make Rakhis and greeting cards instead of buying it from the market..."

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