Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Mizoram's Captain Sailo Awarded Kirti Chakra for Bravery
Imagine a soldier named Captain Sailo from Mizoram who is super brave.
He just got a really important award called the Kirti Chakra!
This award is given to people who do amazing, brave things.
Captain Sailo led special missions where he and his team took down a terrorist camp and helped stop a dangerous group.
Everyone in Mizoram is very proud of him.
Even the government is giving him money to say thank you!
It's like he's a superhero for his country, helping keep everyone safe.
Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of Mizoram has been awarded the Kirti Chakra.
The award, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, will be presented in November.
Sailo, from 4 PARA (Special Forces), led operations including Operation Sindoor.
He played a key role in destroying a terrorist camp and dismantling a terror network.
The Mizoram government will award Rs 10 lakh in recognition of his achievement.
- Who
- Captain Lalrinawma Sailo, a 4 PARA (Special Forces) officer.
- What
- Captain Lalrinawma Sailo was awarded the Kirti Chakra for bravery.
- When
- Announced on Independence Day eve, award presentation in November.
- Where
- Captain Sailo is from Aizawl, Mizoram, and the operations were conducted in Pakistan and Kashmir.
- Why
- For exceptional bravery and leadership in high-risk operations, including destroying a terrorist camp.
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- Recipient
- Captain Lalrinawma Sailo
- Award
- Kirti Chakra
- Unit
- 4 PARA (Special Forces)
- Operation
- Sindoor
- Location of Operations
- Pakistan and Kashmir
- Mizoram Government Reward
- Rs 10 lakh