It is a matter of great honour for the family of martyr Jagdish Chand, the brave son of Himachal for being decorated with Kirti Chakra (the country’s second highest peace time gallantry award) posthumously who displayed a glaring example of valour and killed one of the terrorist in Pathankot terror attack, stated Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, here today.
The Governor said that till the time such soldiers were there to guard the national boundaries, no one can dare to turn an evil eye towards our Nation. He said every Indian was with the family members of Shri Jagdish Chand and all other martyrs who showed exemplary courage to fight terrorism or preventing outside attacks.
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in his message said that Himachal Pradesh was a land of brave soldiers and we were proud of those who keep awake guarding our boundaries so that we could sleep peacefully.
He said Jagdish Chand, who hailed from Basa village in Chamba was a glaring example of courage, who was unarmed when the terrorists attacked Pathankot air-base. After snatching the rifle of one of the terrorist, he shot him dead preventing others to do more damage and attained martyrdom. He said the people of the State were proud that he had been conferred with Kirti Chakra, and it was a moment of great honour to his family members as well.
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