‘Cost me 500 push-ups in military academy’: Ex-Army officer shares video of decades-old handwritten love letter, post wins hearts

Captain Singh further recalled how incoming cadets had to “earn” their mail by doing push-ups before receiving it from their seniors. “Anywhere between 100 and 500,” he said. “The longer the letter, the tougher the penalty.” In this case, the letter’s heartfelt length cost him 500 push-ups.

“This was the first letter I received at the academy,” Singh wrote. “Those had been good times for letters, when passion went into writing them and the feelings lasted just as long.”

“This letter was written on 10 Dec 2001, I joined Officers Training Academy on 1st November 2001, by my wife, then my Girlfriend and of course Approved to be wifey,” he captioned the video.

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The video amassed over a million views, resonating with several social media users who recalled the “golden days” of handwritten letters. “The way she wrote “i hate the thought of you being punished for my letters” is so cute,” a user wrote. “This letter not only carries the words but also love, emotions, every single moment about your thoughts for eachother, your smile, and uncountable stories that you made or expected to make , thank you everyone not only soldiers but their families too,” another user commented.

“Wow, the way it is written to the corner of the page. People had to write so many things in those pieces of paper , they valued each word and how it is being conveyed,” a third user reacted.

India Post couldn’t resist reacting to the video. “Isn’t it amazing how an old letter can still speak? That’s why some bonds remain forever in letters,” the official handle wrote.