State to honour BSF martyr; BJP, Cong mourn
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, May 12 2025: Constable (General Duty) Deepak Chingakham of the 7th Battalion Border Security Force (BSF), who laid down his life during the recent Indo-Pak conflict, will be honoured with a state tribute at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, on Tuesday.

A statement issued by Raj Bhavan said that the 25-year-old braveheart from Imphal East district was killed in a drone attack launched from Pakistan at the Kharkhola Border Outpost (BOP) on May 10 .

His ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty has plunged the state and the nation into grief.

In recognition of his valour and dedication, the state government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to his next of kin under the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Ashok Chakra (P) Scheme for martyrs and their families.

A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Imphal airport to pay homage to constable Deepak Chingakham.

State dignitaries, including the Governor, will attend the solemn ceremony to offer their respects.

Meanwhile, the BJP and the Congress in Manipur on Monday condoled the death of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region on May 10.Deepak was among the eight BSF personnel injured in the cross-border shelling along the international border in J&K's RS Pura Sector, and he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.

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" .

She also said Deepak was a proud son of Manipur, and his courage and devotion reflect the unwavering spirit and commitment of the Manipuri people.

"We honour his bravery and stand with his family and comrades in this time of grief.

His sacrifice will never be forgotten," the state BJP chief said on X .

Deepak hails from Yairipok Yambem in Imphal East district and is survived by his father, mother and a brother.

Congress president Keisham Meghachandra extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

Meghachandra 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 director general and all ranks expressed their deepest condolences to his family.

The BSF had, on Sunday, said a second trooper was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region a day ago.

Sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz had succumbed to his injuries.

"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," the force said in a social media post.

A wreath-laying ceremony to honour Deepak will be held at the BSF's frontier headquarters on Monday.

The firing between BSF and Pakistani forces took place after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

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