Imphal, Aug. 30 -- The Manipur government has appointed Chingakham Naoba Singh of Yairipok Yambem, Imphal East district, as an Assistant Sub-Inspector (Civil Police) in the state police department in honour of his late brother's sacrifice, officials said.

Naoba Singh is the brother of BSF Constable (GD) Deepak Chingakham, a Vir Chakra awardee, who laid down his life during Operation Sindoor.

Deepak sustained injuries in cross-border firing by Pakistan along the RS Pura sector in Jammu on May 10, 2025, and succumbed the following day.

Director General of Police Rajiv Singh, in a statement, said the appointment was made in recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by the BSF personnel. The Governor-in-Council approved the appointment und...