On Tuesday, the name of a daughter was added to the list of brave sons of Rajasthan who have sacrificed their lives at the border for the service of the nation. Major Kavita Meel from the Pilani region of Jhunjhunu district passed away during her duty in the army. Kavita belonged to Sujadola village and was serving in the army as a doctor.
News of her death arrived on Tuesday. When the village was informed of her return draped in the national flag, mourning spread throughout the area. Major Kavita was stationed at an army hospital in Rajouri and was involved in treating soldiers there. According to information from Sujadola village, Major Kavita suffered a heart attack while on duty at the hospital, leading to her death.
Major Kavita had married Major Deepak just six months ago. According to Sujadola’s Sarpanch Anoop Singh, Major Kavita married Major Deepak in the army just six months back. Dr. Kavita Meel’s father, Kamal Singh, is also retired from the army. He was informed by the army headquarters on Sunday. He traveled to Rajouri, and on Tuesday morning, the family was informed about the unfortunate demise of Major Dr. Kavita Meel.
Kavita Meel completed her schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jhunjhunu. She finished her medical studies from the government medical college in Jhalawar and joined the army in 2017. Like her, Kavita’s father, Kamal Singh, had also served in the medical wing of the army. Kavita had married Deepak just six months ago. Her husband is also a major in the army and is currently stationed in Bikaner.
Sarpanch Anoop Singh shared a touching story behind Major Dr. Kavita Meel’s decision to become a doctor. Kavita’s elder brother had passed away due to an illness. At that time, Kavita was just 12 years old, and the year was 2006. Following her brother’s death, Kavita had resolved to become a doctor to save lives. She did just that. After completing her MBBS, she provided her services as a doctor in the army. She was fulfilling her childhood resolution by treating her fellow soldiers at the Rajouri hospital. News of her untimely demise has left the entire family in deep sorrow.
