Actor and IPL franchise co-owner Preity Zinta has made a generous contribution of ₹1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) of the Indian Army’s Southwestern Command. This heartfelt gesture follows Operation Sindoor, initiated by India in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22.Zinta confirmed her involvement with the Southwestern Command while attending an event organized by them, where she addressed the families of Indian Army personnel. Sharing her emotional experience on Instagram, she wrote,
“As I drove towards the auditorium in the Southwestern Command of the Indian Army, I saw posters of army officers and jawans at regular intervals, each recognized with various bravery awards. Some laid down their lives for our country, while others returned with scars from the battlefield. These men were husbands, sons, brothers, and fathers. They are part of our armed forces, and they sacrificed their today for our tomorrow!
”She reflected on the often-overlooked sacrifices made by these heroes, stating, “We will never know them. Most of us will never hear of them, think of them, or miss them. We might mention their sacrifice in a conversation and admire their bravery for a moment before moving on with our lives. This sad reality hit hard as I struggled to bring a smile to my face when I reached the event for the Army Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA).”During the event, Zinta had the opportunity to meet the families of martyrs, saying, “I met the women who miss these men every day and every moment of their lives. I met their children and saw their smiles.
There were no complaints and no tears—just pride, strength, and sacrifice. The bravery present in that auditorium humbled me beyond words. It was truly my honor to share the stage with these Veer Naris and their families.”Explaining her motivation behind the contribution, Zinta stated, “I offered a small contribution to express my gratitude for their service and sacrifice. I wanted them to know they are not forgotten, and we are forever indebted to them.
