Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Chandrasekhar Offers Help After Martyr’s Mother Offers Medal Return
Vivek Saxena was a Border Security Force officer who died fighting terrorists in Manipur in 2003.
He received the Shaurya Chakra for his bravery.
The Uttar Pradesh government reportedly promised his family land and a memorial.
Twenty-two years later, his mother Savitri said she was still trying to receive the promised support.
Officials reportedly asked her for more documents, including domicile papers.
She became exhausted and took her son’s medal to a grievance camp.
She offered to return it because she felt the family was not being treated fairly.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar said his foundation would help her work with government authorities.
Assistant Commandant Vivek Saxena of the Border Security Force died fighting terrorists in Manipur on January 8, 2003.
The Uttar Pradesh government reportedly promised Saxena’s family land and a memorial after his death.
Twenty-two years later, his 80-year-old mother, Savitri, was still pursuing the promised land and being asked for documents including domicile papers.
Savitri reportedly brought Saxena’s Shaurya Chakra to a grievance camp and offered to return it after years of delays.
Former Union Minister and Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said he would work with state and central governments to help the family.
- Who
- Savitri, the mother of late Assistant Commandant Vivek Saxena, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who offered assistance.
- What
- Savitri reportedly offered to return her son’s Shaurya Chakra over delays in receiving promised land and a memorial; Chandrasekhar said he would help.
- When
- Vivek Saxena died on January 8, 2003; Chandrasekhar’s assistance was reported on September 7 and 8, 2026.
- Where
- Saxena died in an encounter in Manipur, while the promised benefits and related government process concern Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Savitri was reportedly frustrated by the unresolved promises, repeated office visits and requests for additional documents.
- Martyr
- Assistant Commandant Vivek Saxena
- Service
- Border Security Force
- Date of death
- January 8, 2003
- Location of encounter
- Manipur
- Promised assistance
- Land and a memorial
- Family member seeking help
- Savitri Saxena, 80
- Award
- Shaurya Chakra
- Organization offering assistance
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