Durg, May 21 -- A village 50 km from Raipur, Chhattisgarh's capital, is a strong example of patriotism, showing a deep commitment to serving in the armed forces. In the village of Pahanda (Jha) in Durg district, nearly every household sends someone to serve in the armed forces, prioritising service to the nation above all else. Consequently, the village is referred to as a 'Sainik Gaon'.

While news channels and social media were buzzing with updates on 'Operation Sindoor', the youth of Pahanda (Jha) were working hard to join the armed forces. Even regular villagers expressed their intent to head to the border if needed during the recent India-Pakistan tensions.

When an ANI team arrived in the village, they saw several youths working in ...