Dehradun, May 25 -- In a solemn and dignified ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu posthumously conferred the Shaurya Chakra upon Captain Deepak Singh, a valiant son of Uttarakhand, in recognition of his indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The gallantry award was received by his emotional parents, Champa Singh and Mahesh Singh, who were visibly moved by the honour bestowed upon their late son.

It may be recalled that Captain Deepak Singh, serving with the 48 Rashtriya Rifles, had attained martyrdom on 14 August 2024 during a fierce encounter with terrorists in the Assar region of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists, Captain S...