Guwahati, Aug. 15 -- Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of Chanmari, Aizawl in Mizoram, has made history as the first Mizo officer to receive the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour during an official ceremony in New Delhi.

Serving with the elite 4 Para (Special Forces) unit, Captain Sailo reportedly displayed exceptional courage during Operation Sindoor.

Although the government has not publicly released specific details of the operation, several sources familiar with the matter believe his actions during the mission earned him the prestigious award.

The Mizoram government acknowledged Sailo's achievement by awarding him a Rs 10 lakh cash prize. In a congratulatory messag...