Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, BJP and the Congress on Monday condoled the death of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham in Manipur. Deepak was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing
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Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, BJP and the Congress on Monday condoled the death of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham in Manipur. Deepak was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing on Saturday, May 10 in the Jammu region.
Manipur's Deepal Chingakam was one of the eight BSF personnel injured in the cross-border shelling along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir's R S Pura Sector. Reportedly, the Manipur resident succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.
Taking to social media, 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."
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. A proud son of Manipur, his courage and devotion reflect the… pic.twitter.com/ToOjXHxlH5
— Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AShardaDevi) May 12, 2025
She also added that Chingakham 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.
BSF constable Deepak Chingakham who died in action comes from Yairipok Yambem in the Imphal East district and is survived by his father, mother and a brother.
Along with the condolences from BJP members, Congress president Keisham Meghachandra also extended his condolences to the bereaved family of the BSF constable.
Congress spokesperson 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," reported PTI.
Moreover, the BSF director general and all the officers expressed their deepest condolences to Deepak Chingakham and his family. The BSF on Sunday, also stated that a second trooper was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region on Friday. 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 stated in a social media post amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
A wreath-laying ceremony to honour BSF constable Deepak Chingakham 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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