Mysuru: IAF action coincides with martyr's 11th day rituals
Mysuru: The IAF strike on terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan came at a time when the family of Pulwama martyr H. Guru was observing his 11th day ceremony at Gudigere colony in Maddur taluk. On hearing about the air strike, Guru's wife, 20-year-old Kalavathy wiped her tears and saluted the Indian forces. She said, "I feel proud of our soldiers, our forces. May God give good health, long life, courage and all the energy to them to find and kill terrorists responsible for the Pulwama attack, no matter where they are hiding."She also thanked the government for launching the counter attack. Guru's father Honnaiah said, "I am happy about the Balakot attack. There should be more such attacks and all terrorists must be killed. They should be taught such a lesson that they should never eye India again."
Meanwhile Transport Minister Mr D.C. Thammanna who participated in the 11th day ceremony said, "the Balakot attack has coincided with his 11th day ceremony and Guru's soul will rest in peace. People looked forward to such an attack."