IMPHAL: The Manipur government has announced an ex-gratia of INR 10 lakh for the family of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who was killed by the Pakistan forces during the cross-border firing along the International Boundary in the RS Pura area of Jammu.
In a press release on Monday, the PRO Raj Bhavan, Imphal, stated that the state government announced an ex gratia of INR 10 lakh to the martyr’s next of kin under the Major Laishram Jyotin Singh Ashok Chakra (P) Scheme for martyrs and their families.
“During the recent Indo-Pak border conflict, Constable (General Duty) Deepak Chingakham (25) of the 7th Battalion, Border Security Force (BSF), laid down his life following a drone attack launched from Pakistan at the Kharkhola Border Outpost (BOP) on May 10, 2025,” the release stated.
As a mark of respect, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, on May 13, where state dignitaries, including the Governor of Manipur, will pay tribute to the fallen hero, it added.
The mortal remains of Chingakham will be brought to Imphal on Tuesday by Indigo flight, and the wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Imphal Airport itself before being taken to his native place, Yairipok Mathak Leikai in Imphal East district, for the last rites.
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