President Droupadi Murmu Confers Kirti Chakra on Chandigarh University Alumnus Major Arshdeep Singh Gill
Major Arshdeep Singh Gill, a Chandigarh University alumnus, was awarded the Kirti Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu for his leadership during a counter-insurgency operation in Manipur. The mission was successfully completed with zero casualties after an 84-hour engagement.
Why it matters
The recognition of military personnel for gallantry highlights the ongoing security challenges in regional conflict zones and the role of academic institutions in producing national leaders.
CHANDIGARH, India, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Major Arshdeep Singh Gill, an esteemed alumnus of Chandigarh University, has been conferred the ‘Kirti Chakra’, the country’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, by the President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his exceptional courage, leadership and devotion to duty during a high-risk counter-insurgency operation in Manipur.
The article reports on a state ceremony and military achievement in a factual, celebratory tone typical of regional news coverage.
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