Udaipur: A 10-member cycling expedition team of the 145 Light Air Defence Regiment (Automatic), based in Nasirabad, visited Udaipur and met the families of martyrs, paying tribute to their courage, sacrifice and service to the nation.

Led by Lieutenant Gurumukh Singh, the team comprised Naik Rohit Pathak, Lance Naik Santosh, Lance Naik C.T. Rao, Lance Naik Roshan Tirkey, Agniveer Murughan, Agniveer Pawar Atharva, Agniveer Prince, Agniveer Nikhil and Agniveer Yashpal.

Tribute to Lt Pilot Abhinav Nagori

The team visited the residence of martyr Lt Pilot Abhinav Nagori to mark his 37th birth anniversary and pay homage to his memory. Abhinav’s father, Dharmchand Nagori, welcomed the soldiers with a traditional tilak, while his mother, Sushila Nagori, honoured them with tricolour scarves and presented them with the Abhinav Abhyas Pustika.

The atmosphere turned emotional when Abhinav’s sisters, Smita and Shweta, tied rakhis on the wrists of the soldiers, recalling their brother and creating a deeply personal bond between the family and the Army personnel.

The team also interacted with the family and discussed various activities of the regiment and important aspects related to Operation Sindoor.

Tribute to Lt Archit Vardiya

The cycling team later visited the family of martyr Lt Archit Vardiya and met his mother, Beena, and sister, Divyani. Family members shared memories of Archit’s bravery and dedication to the nation, leaving the team members deeply moved.

The Army team presented both families with the Nabh Rakshak–Operation Sindoor commemorative insignia as a mark of respect and remembrance.

The visit strengthened the enduring bond between the Army and the families of martyrs while reaffirming the nation’s respect for their sacrifice and service.