Soldiers’ village answers nation’s call as border tension escalates

Amid growing cross-border strain between India and Pakistan, six soldiers from Tolahunase — a village on Davanagere’s outskirts — cut short their annual leave and returned to duty without hesitation.

Tolahunase, often referred to as the ‘Soldiers’ Village’, is home to over 400–500 men who have proudly served in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Almost every household has a member in the armed forces, making patriotism a deeply rooted tradition here.

Sunil Naik, whose brother Krishna Naik is with the Madras Sappers regiment, shared that Krishna had come home on April 20, with plans to stay till May 30. However, due to the sudden surge in border tensions, he had to leave for Ambala well ahead of schedule.

The urgency followed a nationwide directive from the Indian Army asking all personnel on leave to return to their postings immediately.

Another soldier, Ravindra Kumar — son of Lakshman Naik and Shakuntala Bai — was also called back to duty in Kerala on May 2, cutting short his family time. “It’s been nearly two decades since he joined the Army. Though we missed him, we’re proud he’s there for the nation in crisis,” said Lakshman.

With many soldiers from the village stationed in conflict-prone areas like Jammu and Kashmir, the sense of duty runs high. The people of Tolahunase remain steadfast in their pride and sacrifice for the country.

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