Imphal, May 13 -- The last rites of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham, who lost his life in the line of duty, were performed in Imphal with state honours on Tuesday.

Chingakham lost his life in the cross-border firing from Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's RS Pura sector on May 10.

Family members and friends of BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham on Tuesday paid their last respects to the jawan.

Earlier on May 12, his family members and relatives mourned his demise.

His uncle, Chingakham Surjit Singh, said, "He was 23 years old and loved sports. He joined the BSF in 2021. We are proud of him, and he will always be remembered."

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid respects to the BSF Constable during his wreath-laying ceremo...