Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents have garnered attention since he received the posthumous Kirti Chakra. The spotlight also shines on Smriti, the wife of a courageous soldier. Smriti’s photo receiving the award from President Draupadi Murmu stirred national emotions. In interviews, Smriti recounted her love story, eliciting strong emotional responses which quickly went viral on social media.
Conversely, allegations emerged from Smriti’s in-laws, accusing her of abandoning them and severing ties. The situation has provoked diverse reactions on social media, with some supporting Smriti while others expressing concern about the allegations.
Meanwhile, the parents of late Captain Anshuman Singh have called for a revision of the Indian Army’s ‘next of kin’ (NOK) policy, alleging that their daughter-in-law, Smriti Singh, manipulated officers to take control of their son’s posthumous honors and belongings following his death in July 2023.