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Vijyant was from a family which had served Army for
a long time. His great grandfather, his grandfather and his father all
served the Army during their professional life. Vijyant carried on the
legacy of the Thapar's family.
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Dr. Capt. Karta Ram Thapar, Vijyant's Great Grand father served in the army. |
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Mr.
J.S. Thapar, Vijyant's Grandfather served for 15 years with the Army and
his last posting was in Jammu & Kashmir. He was very fond of his grandson
and encouraged him to join the Army. |
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Col.
V.N. Thapar, Vijyant's father joined NDA in 1958 and was commissioned into
the Maratha Light Infantry in Dec' 62.He saw action at Nathula and also
participated in Bangladesh operations. He commanded 14 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. He retired finally after 37 years
service in 1999 the same year Vijyant was commissioned. |
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Thapar's
- the unending legacy
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