India, Oct. 22 -- In an extraordinary act of courage during Operation Sindoor, BSF Sub-Inspector Mohd Imteyaj, battling grievous injuries, urged his troops to fight on against Pakistan drones, shouting, "Jawano, aaj khatam kar do inko (Soldiers, finish them today)." The officer later succumbed to his injuries, laying down his life in the line of duty.

Sub-Inspector Imteyaj, along with Constable Deepak Chingakham of the 7th BSF battalion, was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for their gallantry.

The medals had been announced earlier in August during Independence Day celebrations, but only a few knew of the braveheart's sacrifice as Pakistan rained drones and bullets on May 10.

A government gazette from earlier this month cited by new...