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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)
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Proud of his sacrifice, says slain BSF constable's dad
Guwahati: The mortal remains of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham , who hails from Manipur and was killed in cross-border shelling by Pakistan in RS Pura area of Jammu, would be brought to Imphal on was from BSF's 7th Battalion and was among the eight BSF personnel who were injured in the cross-border shelling on Saturday. He succumbed to his injuries the next wreath-laying ceremony would be held at Imphal airport after which the mortal remains would be taken to his hometown in Yairipok Yambem Mathak Leikai in Imphal East where the last rites would be is survived by his father, mother and a brother. Chingakham Bonibihari Singh, father of the fallen constable, told PTI, "We are really proud of his sacrifice. He joined the BSF in April 2021 and was the sole breadwinner of the family. Due to health issues, I am unable to work."Deepak's younger brother Chingakham Naoba Singh said, "He used to call me now and then to ask me what I needed and always told me to work hard to succeed in life. Now he is gone. I am completely devastated."Deepak's mother is also in a state of shock and has been crying inconsolably, asking her son to be brought Manipur chief minister, N Biren Singh, posted on his X handle, "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," Singh and the Congress in Manipur on Monday condoled the death of Chingakham. BJP state president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of constable (GD) Deepak Chingakham of the Border Security Force , who made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely serving the nation during cross-border firing in the R S Pura sector."Congress president Keisham Meghachandra extended his condolences to the bereaved family. Keisham said, "The people of Manipur, and indeed the entire nation, are proud of his bravery and commitment. We will remember him for his supreme sacrifice for our motherland. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. May the Almighty grant them strength during this time of immense grief."The BSF in a social media post stated, "Constable Deepak Chingakham sustained fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, Jammu district, on May 10, and attained martyrdom on May 11."
Scroll.in
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Second BSF member succumbs to injuries sustained during cross-border firing from Pakistan
A Border Security Force member on Sunday succumbed to injuries that he sustained a day earlier during cross-border firing by Pakistan in the Jammu region. Constable Deepak Chingakham was the second BSF member who was killed in Pakistani firing from across the border. The BSF said he sustained fatal injuries during firing along the International Border in Jammu's RS Pura area. He died on April 11. The other Border Security Force member killed in cross-border firing on April 10 was Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, who was heading its border outpost in RS Pura. DG BSF and All Ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by Constable Deepak Chingakham in the line of duty. He was injured in cross border fire by Pakistan on 10th May 2025 along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, Jammu. He succumbed to his injuries today on 11th May… — BSF (@BSF_India) May 11, 2025 Former Manipur Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader N Biren Singh described Chingakham as ' a proud son of Manipur '. 'As a Manipuri-Meitei, his courage and devotion to the nation reflect the unwavering commitment of our people to protect and serve,' Singh said. Tensions between India and Pakistan have been escalated since the Indian military on May 7 carried out strikes – codenamed Operation Sindoor – on what it claimed were terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 persons on April 22. The Pakistan Army retaliated by repeatedly shelling Indian villages along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. On May 8, the Indian armed forces said they had neutralised attempts by Pakistan to use drones and missiles to target military installations in 15 towns and cities on the previous night. That evening, India said it had repulsed several attacks using drones and other munitions along the western border. The two countries on May 10 arrived at an 'understanding' to stop all military action, after which the Army said that the night remained largely peaceful on May 11.
