It goes without saying that the entire country is ever-indebted to the soldiers of the Indian Army, who put the country before everything else. The brave hearts proudly give their lives away to guard the country. But can a soldier's commitment to his duty surpass an event such as death? The legend of Baba Harbhajan, the soldier of 23rd Battalion of the Punjab Regiment, who sacrificed his life for the country at a young age of 27, seems to prove otherwise.

The army payroll still has his name and he receives due promotions. It is said that the late soldier is presently treated as an honorary captain.

During the two months annual leave when the late soldier comes home, people of his village Kuka, in Kapurthala district of Punjab, receive him with much fanfare. His homecoming is fixed every year on September 13th, and two soldiers carry his personal belongings to his home.

A berth is booked in the the Dibrugarh express in his name, and the army officials bring his portrait, uniform, and other belongings to his village. The same soldiers carry the belongings back to the Nathu La region, once the leaves are over.