Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Transport, Satish Sharma, on Monday paid heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers of Border Security Force (BSF) during a solemn wreath laying ceremony held at Shahid Smarak, BSF Frontier Headquarters, Paloura Camp, Jammu.
The ceremony was held in honour of Constable Deepak Chingakham, who laid down his life in the line of duty on May 11, 2025, during unprovoked cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R.S. Pura, Jammu.
The Minister along with senior BSF officials and dignitaries, laid wreath at the memorial and observed a moment of silence, paying deep respects to the supreme sacrifice of the young soldier.
Earlier, Satish Sharma paid floral tributes to Sub Inspector Mohammad Imteyaz, another valiant BSF officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that our nation stands indebted to these brave hearts whose courage and dedication safeguard our borders. Their sacrifices will always be remembered and serve as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.
The tribute ceremony was attended by BSF personnel, civil and police officials, family members of fallen soldiers and locals who expressed gratitude to defenders of the nation.
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