Aizawl: Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of the elite 4 Para (Special Forces) has been conferred with the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery in service of the nation. A native of Chanmari in Aizawl, Capt. Sailo is the second Mizo to receive this prestigious honour.
The gallantry award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during a solemn investiture ceremony held in New Delhi. In recognition of his achievement, the Mizoram government has awarded him a cash prize of ₹10 lakh.
Though the official details of the operation behind the award have not been made public, sources believe it was conferred for Capt. Sailo’s heroic actions during Operation Sindoor, a high-risk counter-terror operation.
An alumnus of the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), National Defence Academy (NDA), and the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Capt. Sailo currently serves in the 4 Para (Special Forces), one of India’s most elite and decorated special operations units.
He follows in the footsteps of Subedar Chalhnuna of the Assam Rifles, who was the first Mizo recipient of the Kirti Chakra.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma also congratulated Capt. Sailo on this momentous achievement. “This shows the talent and capability of the Mizo youth,” the Chief Minister said. “If we try our best, we can be above others. I wish him all the best.”
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