"Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman" campaign continues
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07 2022:
As part of the ongoing Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman campaign of honouring gallantry award winners of the country, Brig Sandeep Jhunja, Group Commander NCC Gp HQ Imphal visited the families of Late Maj S Kigpen, Sena Medal and Late Maj L Jyotin Singh and handed over the "Plaque of Honour" .
Maj S Kigpen was awarded Sena Medal in 1968 for exceptional devotion to duty and courage, said a statement of PIB Defence Wing.
Maj L Jyotin Singh made supreme sacrifice fighting terrorist on a medical mission in the Indian Embassy, Afghanistan on February 26, 2010.He was awarded the Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous) .
The NCC cadets felt immensely inspired hearing the details of their selfless bravery and on meeting their families.
The nation will forever remain indebted to these Heroes, it added.