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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF martyr Deepak Chingakham's last rites held in Imphal
Guwahati : The last rites of BSF braveheart Deepak Chingakham , who was killed in cross-border firing by Pakistan in R.S. Pura sector of Jammu was performed in Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Imphal East district on Tuesday. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, senior security and civil officials and other dignitaries on Tuesday laid wreaths and paid homage to BSF braveheart Deepak Chingakham. As a mark of solemn tribute, the Governor laid a wreath during the ceremonial homage, honouring the courage and sacrifice of the martyr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Máy trợ thính năm 2025 tại Việt Nam Visionery Echo Tìm Ngay Undo A Raj Bhavan official said that the ceremony reflected the state's collective grief and deep gratitude for Constable Chingakham's service to the nation. Senior officials from the Border Security Force (BSF), Manipur Police, Army, Assam Rifles, state administration and family members were also present to honour the brave soldier, whose dedication and service to the nation will be remembered with pride. The mortal remains of Constable (General Duty) Deepak Chimngakham (25) of the 7th Battalion, Border Security Force (BSF), on Tuesday afternoon, were brought to Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal. Live Events A solemn tribute ceremony was held at the airport, where the Governor and other dignitaries paid their last respect with full honours. After the wreath laying ceremony at Imphal Airport, the mortal remains of the Martyr were taken to his hometown in Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Imphal East district, where the last rites of the braveheart were performed with full force of honour. A Raj Bhavan statement said that during the recent India-Pakistan border conflict , Constable (General Duty) Deepak Chimngakham (25) of the 7th Battalion, BSF, laid down his life following a drone attack launched from Pakistan at the Kharkhola Border Outpost (BOP). On May 10, Constable Chingakham was seriously injured during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the international boundary, and on May 11, he succumbed to his injuries. The Manipur government on Monday announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for the family of the martyred BSF jawan Chingakham. Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh earlier deeply condoled the death of the BSF constable. On Tuesday, Singh visited the home of BSF Constable Chingakham at Yairipok. BJP's lone Rajya Sabha member from Manipur, Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba, BJP leader K. Sharat Kumar, state Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh, Congress Lok Sabha member Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and many political leaders paid their emotional tribute to the fallen hero. Chingakham Bonibihari Singh, father of the fallen constable, said he is proud of his son's sacrifice. A senior BSF officer said that Chingakham was a brave soldier of the border guarding force. 'We are proud that he held his responsibility as a soldier. The entire BSF stands by his family,' the official said and indicated that his brother can be recruited in the BSF. Chingakham joined the BSF in April 2021.
NDTV
13-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
BSF Soldier Killed In Action Given Full State Honours In Manipur; "He Was Fearless," Says Top Officer
Imphal/New Delhi: Border Security Force soldier Deepak Chingakham made a huge contribution in destroying a Pakistani post before he received critical injuries from enemy artillery fire, a senior BSF officer told reporters in Manipur's capital Imphal on Tuesday. Full state honours were given to the BSF constable after his body was brought to Imphal airport from Jammu and Kashmir. Hundreds of BSF personnel including jawans and officers walked beside a military vehicle that carried the body of the soldier who was killed in action on May 11 while retaliating to Pakistani firing. The air filled with voices shouting " Bharat Mata ki jai". Manipur pays tribute to BSF constable Deepak Chingakham who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the motherland #operationsindoor #manipur #bsf — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025 "Deepak was a brave soldier of the BSF. He fought with bravery. During the conflict that went on for three-four days, he made a huge contribution in destroying a Pakistani post. Unfortunately, while he was looking for a target, a shell fell near him. He received medical treatment for two days before he died of critical injuries. Deepak made the biggest sacrifice for the country. The country will never forget him," BSF Inspector General (IG) ID Singh told reporters in Imphal. Mr Singh said there are provisions in the central force to help the families of soldiers who are killed in action. "BSF stands with the family. We will not let them face any problem. There is a provision for appointment on compassionate grounds. If anyone in the family is eligible, the BSF will recruit the person on compassionate grounds," Mr Singh said. Imphal, Manipur: BSF IG ID Singh, says, "Many other brave jawan from Manipur are with the BSF, and we've closely observed how courageous the people from this region are. They are disciplined, resilient, and fearless. He never back down and always fight with great valor. Whenever... — IANS (@ians_india) May 13, 2025 Chingakham's younger brother C Naoba Singh touched the coffin wrapped in the national flag and broke down. In between wiping tears, Naoba Singh said while he is irreparably broken inside over the huge loss, he will not give up hope for the family with the knowledge that his elder brother loved the force and sacrificed his life for the nation. "I want to join the armed forces," Naoba Singh said, adding he is in his fifth semester of graduation. "Everyone loved my brother. The children of the locality liked playing with him. He got along well with everyone. He never missed meeting friends and extended family members whenever he came home on leave," Naoba Singh said. #WATCH | Imphal, Manipur: Last rites of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham was performed with state honours today. Earlier visuals of his mortal remains being taken for the last rites. Deepak Chingakham lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border firing from Pakistan in... — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025 Chingakham's father Bonbihari showed a framed photo of his son in BSF uniform, holding a service assault rifle. "The moment he took an oath to become a soldier of India, his life was for the country. Although his loss is the most sorrowful for the family, I'm immensely proud of my son," the father said, standing in front of their small house with walls made of mud and a kutcha floor. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and political leaders also paid their respects and placed wreaths on the body of the BSF soldier. "A son of Manipur, a hero of the nation. Constable Deepak Chingakham of the 7th Battalion, BSF, laid down his life in the line of duty during a drone attack from across the border at Kharkhola BOP," the Raj Bhavan said in a statement. Hon'ble Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, paid heartfelt tribute to Constable (GD) Deepak Chingakham of BSF's 7th Battalion at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport. Laying a wreath in honour of the braveheart, the Governor joined the bereaved family, BSF, 1/2 — RAJ BHAVAN MANIPUR (@RajBhavManipur) May 13, 2025 Former chief minister N Biren Singh visited the house of Chingakham at Yairipok Yambem in Imphal East district. State Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra and BJP leader K Sharat Kumar also placed wreaths on the body of Chingakham. The state government on Monday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family of Chingakham. Manipur is under the President's rule. The ethnic issues and tension between the valley-dominant Meitei community who live in Imphal valley and the Kuki tribes who are dominant in the hills in southern Manipur and some areas in the northern part are yet to be completely solved. #WATCH | Manipur: Last rites of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham performed with state honours, in Imphal. Deepak Chingakham lost his life in the line of duty due to cross-border firing from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector on May 10. — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025 Operation Sindoor that smashed terror infrastructure in Pakistan was not just an operation but a doctrinal change and a policy against terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in a televised address, his first since India launched cruise missiles at terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Operation Sindoor has not ended; it will be a continuing and decisive action against state-sponsored terror attacks on Indian citizens, PM Modi said. He said India's missile and drone strikes on terrorist hubs in Pakistan shattered not only their infrastructure but also their morale. He pointed out that locations like Bahawalpur and Muridke had long operated as centers of global terrorism, linking them to major attacks worldwide, including the 9/11 attacks on the US, the London tube bombings, and decades of terrorist incidents in India. India's operation resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists, including key figures who openly plotted against India for decades, PM Modi added, affirming that those who orchestrated threats against India had been swiftly neutralized.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Manipur BSF Jawan killed in Pakistan drone attack laid to rest with full honours
IMPHAL: The last respects to Border Security Force (BSF) constable Deepak Chingakham, who was severely injured in a Pakistani drone attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday and succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, were conducted at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, on Tuesday. His cremation was later performed at his birthplace in Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur. The mortal remains of constable Chingakham arrived at Imphal airport at around 1.45pm, followed by a solemn wreath-laying ceremony on the airport premises. During the ceremony, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, former minister of state for external affairs, RK Ranjan, Rajya Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, director general of police (DGP) Rajiv Singh, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president A. Sharda Devi, and high-ranking officers from the state and BSF were present, along with Chingakham's family members. Speaking to the media at Imphal airport, the father of the deceased, Chingakham Bonbihari, said, 'I feel proud of my son for his supreme sacrifice while fighting for the protection of the country.' Governor Bhalla stated on his official X account, 'A son of Manipur, a hero of the nation. Constable Deepak Chingakham of the 7th Battalion, BSF, laid down his life in the line of duty during a drone attack from across the border at Kharkhola BOP on May 10, 2025.' The Manipur government on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the family of the deceased jawan under the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Ashok Chakra (P) Scheme. The announcement was made through the official X account of Raj Bhavan, Manipur, before the arrival of the body at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport. The India-Pakistan military conflict erupted following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, in which five terrorists killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national. Former chief minister N. Biren Singh also expressed his condolences via a post on Facebook. 'Visited the home of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham at Yairipok, who laid down his life in the line of duty during cross-border shelling while bravely defending our nation against hostile fire from Pakistan. His quiet courage and deep sense of service will always be remembered with respect. The love and pride his family hold for him is deeply moving. May his soul rest in peace, and may the family find strength in this difficult time,' he said. Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, Th. Satyabrata Singh, also mourned the loss. 'A true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at the Kharkhola border outpost on May 10, 2025. He was martyred in a drone attack from Pakistan,' he said in his condolence message.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Brotherhood among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs commendable: On Poonch visit, Omar meets families ravaged by shelling
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited Poonch, the district worst affected by Pakistani troops' cross-border shelling last week. As many as 13 civilians, including children, were killed and around 40 were injured in the shelling in Poonch. Abdullah visited the injured in the Poonch district hospital and enquired about their treatment. He also visited the Zia-ul-Uloom and Anwar-ul-Uloom religious institutions, where one teacher was killed and several students were injured. Later, he met with the families who lost their loved ones in the shelling. 'Words fall short in the face of such grief. I offered my heartfelt condolences and assured them that they are not alone — the entire administration and I stand with them,' he said. He also convened a meeting of local legislators and prominent citizens from all communities and acknowledged the grief and suffering caused by the cross-border shelling. 'The brotherhood among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and others during this crisis is truly commendable. May the Almighty continue to bless this unity,' he said. Lauding the efforts of the civil administration and the police, Abdullah said, 'This situation was not of our making. Our neighbouring country chose to target innocent civilians on our side of the border. This is both deeply saddening and unacceptable.' He announced Rs 10 lakh for each of the families of those killed in the shelling. He said it was 'not a measure of the value of life, but a step to help them cope during this difficult time'. On the expanding threat of cross-border shelling, the Chief Minister said that 'for the first time, even the old quarters of Jammu have been affected. We are now forced to contemplate building bunkers in the city — something previously unimaginable'. He stressed the need for immediate reforms in preparedness, saying, 'We must learn from this experience and rectify our shortcomings. Strengthening hospital infrastructure is essential.' Outlining future preparedness, he said, 'May we never face such a situation again, but if we do, we must be better prepared.' 'We plan to establish critical infrastructure, including fixed and mobile bunkers; reinforce ambulance services; and improve evacuation mechanisms in border areas through mock drills and practical assessments,' he said. Meanwhile, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to BSF personnel Deepak Chingakham at a wreath-laying ceremony in Jammu. 'I salute the brave son of Mother India, BSF's Constable Deepak Chingakham, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. We share the grief of family and stand in solidarity,' said Sinha in a post on X. Later, the mortal remains of the BSF constable were sent to his native Manipur. He was among eight BSF personnel, including Sub-Inspector Md Imtiyaz, who were injured in the cross-border firing along the International Border in the R S Pura sector of Jammu district on Friday. SI Imtiyaz, who led the BSF border outpost from the front, died the same day and his mortal remains were sent to his native village in Bihar on Saturday. Constable Deepak Chingakham succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, officials said. Rifleman Sunil Kumar of the Army, who also died in R S Pura, was cremated with full military honours in Samba district's Purmandal area on Saturday. L-G Sinha also visited the family of Zakir Hussain, a resident of Kheri village, who was killed during firing by Pakistan. Offering his condolences, he assured the family of all assistance and support from the administration. He also visited the shelter at Sahib Bandgi Ashram in Jammu and met families displaced due to the cross-border shelling. Two days after India and Pakistan came to a ceasefire understanding, the Jammu airport was thrown open to air traffic on Sunday. However, for now, officials said the airport will have just one flight coming from Delhi at around 7.45 pm. The same flight will return to Delhi at 8 pm, they said. Barring five border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch, the administration has decided to reopen schools and colleges across other parts of Jammu province on Monday.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K Lt governor, min pay homage to BSF constable killed in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha pays tribute to the mortal remains of Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Deepak Chingakham (ANI photo) JAMMU/GUWAHATI: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and minister Satish Sharma, at a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, paid tributes to BSF constable Deepak Chingakham (25), who succumbed the day before to injuries sustained in cross-border firing by Pakistan while on duty at the international border in Jammu's RS Pura sector on May 10. 'I salute the brave son of Mother India, BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. We share the grief of the family and stand in solidarity,' LG Sinha said at the ceremony organised at Shahid Smarak, BSF Frontier HQ in Paloura Camp, Jammu. 'We are proud of his sacrifice. He joined the BSF in April 2021 and was the family's sole breadwinner. Due to health issues, I am unable to work,' the martyr's father, Chingakham Bonibihari Singh, told PTI. 'He would call me now and then to ask what I needed. He always told me to work hard to succeed in life. Now he is gone. I am completely devastated,' said Deepak's younger brother Chingakham Naoba Singh. BSF IG (Jammu Frontier) Shashank Anand and other senior officials of BSF, police and civil departments also paid floral tributes to the slain constable at Jammu. 'Our nation stands indebted to these brave hearts whose courage and dedication safeguard our borders. Their sacrifices will always be remembered and serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come,' J&K minister Satish Sharma said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo Chingakham's mortal remains — wrapped in the tricolour — were later dispatched to his native place in Manipur and will arrive in Imphal on Tuesday. Following a wreath-laying ceremony at Imphal airport, his remains would be taken to his hometown in Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Imphal East, where the last rites would be performed. Former chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, posted on X, 'He was a proud son of Manipur, and as a Manipuri-Meitei, his courage and devotion to the nation reflect the unwavering commitment of our people to protect and serve. We salute the armed forces for their relentless dedication and bravery. We stand with the family of Constable Deepak in this difficult time and will extend all possible support. His sacrifice will always be remembered with honour and pride.' BJP and Congress in Manipur also condoled the death of Chingakham. (with PTI inputs)
