NEW DELHI: Swati Mahadik, wife of Army commando Col Santosh Mahadik, who was killed during an anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir, is all set to follow her husband’s footsteps into the Army.
Col Mahadik and his men were ambushed on November 17 last year when they were combing forests near the LoC for infiltrating militants. Mahadik was awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously on the Republic Day.
Swati, a mother of two appeared for the Services Selection Board (SSB) and has cleared the written examination and interview. However, the merit list is not out yet, sources said.
She had decided to appear for the SSB exams following relaxation of age by the Government. (AGENCIES)
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