State natives honoured with MSM, Vir Chakra
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 14 2025: Seven personnel from the Manipur Police have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) awards as part of the Gallantry and Service Medals announced on the occasion of Independence Day 2025 .

The awards are among the 1,090 medals conferred nationwide to personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services.

From the Manipur Police, the recipients of MSM are Addl SP Devendra Singh Hijam, DSP Thangjapao Vaiphei, SI Nilbir Singh Yangambam, havildar Dorendro Meetei Irengbam, constable Seikho-hao Khongsai, and rifleman Mangte Jacky Kom.

In the correctional service category, warder Surendrakumar Singh Ngangbam has been awarded the MSM.

Apart from the MSM honours, at least five other state natives, who are working in different agencies, were also honoured with MSM, Vir Chakra, and COAS Commendation awards in recognition of their service and valour.

In the Ministry of Home Affairs, deputy central intelligence officer (Exe) Heirangkhongjam Opendro Singh received MSM.

Squadron leader Rizwan Malik of the Indian Air Force has been conferred the Vir Chakra.

While Vir Chakra was also conferred posthumously to BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was killed in a cross border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir during Operation Sindoor.

Risaldar Thounaojam Krishnakanta Singh of the 15 Armoured Regiment and Lt Colonel John Kennedy Ningthoujam of the 25 Madras Regiment were also conferred Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendations.

The awards, traditionally announced ahead of Independence Day, recognise exceptional bravery, distinguished service, and outstanding contributions to duty by personnel in various security and service branches across the country.

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