New Delhi: \"Jawano, aaj khatam kar do inko (Soldiers, finish them today)\", screamed BSF Sub-Inspector Mohd Imteyaj, battling grievous injuries, as he galvanised his troops to mount an effective retaliation against Pakistan drones during the Operation Sindoor.

Sub-Inspector Imteyaj laid down his life during the operation.

The SI, along with Constable Deeapak Chingakham of the 7th Border Security Force (BSF) battalion, was awarded the Vir Chakra posthumously for the gallant action.

A government gazette issued on October 4 has stated the story of their brave act undertaken on May 10 at the border outpost (BOP) Kharkola in Jammu. The medal was announced in August during Independence Day.

Under the Operation Sindoor launched by the defence forces along with the BSF, India targeted terrori

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