Somwarpet, Oct. 5: K.P. Lokesh from Shanthalli, who returned to his native village after retiring from a distinguished 25-year service in the Indian Army, was accorded a heartwarming welcome and felicitated by the villagers.
Upon his return to Shanthalli after completing 25 years of service in the Indian Army—during which he held various positions—villagers offered special prayers at the Sri Kumaralingeshwara Temple and honored the retired soldier.
Speaking on the occasion, K.M. Lokesh, President of the Sri Kumaralingeshwara Temple Board of Trustees, remarked that the service rendered by Lokesh, who dedicated himself to the defense of the nation for such a long period, is truly memorable. He emphasized that society should respect retired soldiers, learn from their experiences, and look to them for guidance for the younger generation.
Former Legislative Council member S.G. Medappa; prominent figures including Ramachandra, Subbayya, Mutthanna, Madhukumar, Vinukumar, Likhit, Niranjan, and Guddalli Madhukumar; temple priest Krishnamurthy; as well as committee office-bearers and villagers were present on the occasion.
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