Retired Havildar Naresh Prasad Receives Hero's Welcome in Devjara Village

• Naresh Prasad, a Havildar, retired after 22 years of service in the Indian Army, receiving a grand welcome in his native Devjara village, Gaya district.
• He was the first person from his village to secure a government job, inspiring over 50 others to join government service.
• Naresh Prasad recounted a harrowing incident in the Poonch sector where he used an AK-47 to scare off terrorists who had surrounded him.
• During 'Operation Sindoor', a comrade from Mumbai was martyred, while Naresh survived intense firing, staying awake for three days.
• After retirement, he plans to dedicate his time to social service, focusing on educating village children and helping them progress.

Why It Matters: Havildar Naresh Prasad, a village inspiration, retired from the Indian Army after 22 years of valiant service.