Manipur Governor Announces Rs 10 Lakh Ex Gratia for Family of Jawan Deepak Chimngakham Martyred in Pakistani Firing
First Published: 13th May, 2025 8:27 IST
The mortal remains of the 25-year-old jawan will be brought back home today.
Honouring the supreme sacrifice of Constable Deepak Chimngakham, who was martyred in cross-border firing in Jammu, Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for his next of kin.
The financial assistance will be provided under the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Ashok Chakra (P) Scheme, aimed at supporting the families of martyrs.
Hailing from Imphal East district in Manipur, Constable (General Duty) Deepak Chimngakham (25), serving with the 7th Battalion, Border Security Force (BSF), was critically injured in the cross-border firing by Pakistan on May 10 in the RS Pura sector of Jammu. He succumbed to his injuries on May 11 while undergoing treatment.
The mortal remains of the 25-year-old jawan will be brought back home today.
Chingakham’s body will arrive at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, around 1 PM on an Indigo flight.
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the airport to pay tribute to the fallen hero.
Following the ceremony, the mortal remains will be taken to his hometown Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Imphal East district, where the last rites of the braveheart will be performed with full Force Honour.
Earlier yesterday, speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, Deepak Chingakham’s father expressed immense pride in his son’s supreme sacrifice.
“I am proud of my son, who laid down his life for the nation. He sacrificed his life while protecting 140 crore Indians during the Pakistan-India conflict,” he said, holding back tears.
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