This Photo Of An Indian Army Officer Consoling Father Of Martyred Soldier Is Leaving People Teary-Eyed

As a nation, we ought to have huge amount of respect for the armed forces for all their sacrifices. But even more for the families of the soldiers, given all they have to go through.

A heartbreaking photograph of an army officer consoling the father of Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, the terrorist-turned-soldier who was martyred, has moved thousands who have chanced upon it on social media.

Wani was killed on Sunday following a heavy gun-battle with a group of militants from Hizbul Mujahedeen and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. He has been the recipient of the Sena medal on two occasions for displaying indomitable courage while fighting terrorists in the valley. He surrendered before the Indian Army when he realised that violence in the valley was futile.

As a mark of respect for the brave soldier's sacrifice, the ADG PI of Indian Army shared on Twitter the heart-wrenching photo captured during his funeral. “You are not alone,” read the post.

As the photo went viral, Twitterati were left teary-eyed. Here are some reactions.