The memorial is a reminder of what this village has always been: faujian da pind (village of soldiers, in Punjabi). During the Kargil war, more than 40 people from the village were serving in the Army, of who two were martyred. Just beside the memorial, village folks have gathered. “For decades, the olive green uniform has been the identity of Nathowal. Last year, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also pointed out the shortage of Punjabi youth in the Sikh Regiment.

Source: The Hindu February 16, 2026 00:16 UTC