Kelash Kumar becomes the first Hindu officer, who has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Pakistan Army.
Support for the appointment of Kelash Kumar started circulating on social media with people lauding religious inclusivity at such a high-reputed institution.
Notable among these was the tweet by Hindu human rights activist Kapil Dev.
History in Making
Kelash Kumar becomes the first #Hindu officer to have been promoted as Lieutenant Colonel in #PakArmy.
Congratulations, Kelash!!! pic.twitter.com/U0o6uApTTP
— Kapil Dev کپل دیو (@KDSindhi) February 24, 2022
Mr Dev congratulated Kelash Kumar on being promoted as Lieutenant Colonel in Pakistan Army.