Kargil veteran Sagar

The proprietor of our hotel is a war veteran. A handsome young man who has seen the vicissitudes of life. 14 of his friends were lost in border skirmishes. While we are moaning and groaning due to cold weather, he mentioned that while in force he to face weather close to -80 c!
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