Uttarakhand: Sachin Tendulkar describes army jawans as 'real heroes'

Uttarakhand: Sachin Tendulkar describes army jawans as 'real heroes'

India TV webteam



Mumbai, Jun 27: Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has praised the role of Army jawans engaged in rescue of thousands of devotees stranded in the flood-ravaged hills of Uttarakhand.

In a Facebook comment, Sachin Tendulkar wrote:  "Our Armed Forces have been doing selfless service in rescuing thousands of lives in Uttarakhand in the most challenging conditions.

"They are the real heroes of our nation.

"I salute them for their brave efforts. May God give courage to the families who have lost their loved ones to bear this irreparable loss. My thoughts are with them in these difficult times."

Twenty persons including personnel of Indian Air Force, ITBP and NDRF died in a chopper crash  near Guptkashi on Tuesday evening while engaged in rescue work.