Kashmiri militant-turned-soldier Lance Naik Nazir Wani, who got martyred while killing 6 terrorists in an operation in the Kashmir valley, will be awarded Ashok Chakra posthumously this Republic Day.
Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award given to a soldier.
The soldier was once a terrorist, but he gave up those activities and joined the Terrotorial Army. Wani, 38, lost his life in November last year during operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian. Six militants were killed in the Shopian encounter.
The highly-decorated soldier has already received the Sena Medal twice for his gallantry against terrorists.
A resident of Cheki Ashmuji village in Kulgam, he is survived by his wife and two children.
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Four officers and soldiers have received the Kirti Chakra while 12 others have also been awarded the Shaurya Chakra this year.
(With agency inputs)
