Naga Officer Eshenthung Kikon honoured with Shaurya Chakra for Gallantry

Eshenthung Kikon receiving the Shaurya Chakra on Thursday.

• DIMAPUR — President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred six Kirti Chakras—including four posthumously—and 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and State/UT Police during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025, held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
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• Among the recipients of the prestigious Shaurya Chakra was Naga officer Eshenthung Kikon, Assistant Commandant of the 4 Assam Rifles. The gallantry awards were presented in recognition of extraordinary courage, selfless bravery, and unwavering commitment to duty in the face of grave danger.

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