Captain Anshuman Singh was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, in a solemn ceremony on Friday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the honor, which was accepted by his wife, Smriti Singh, who stood alongside her mother-in-law, Manju Singh. Smriti, dressed in a white saree, embodied both grief and resilience as she accepted the award, recalling her husband’s words about dying a hero’s death.
VIDEO | Captain Anshuman Singh was awarded the Kirti Chakra (posthumous). It was an emotional moment for his wife Smt Smriti who accepted the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
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A video shared by the Ministry of Defence on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) featured Smriti reminiscing about her cherished memories with Capt. Anshuman Singh, highlighting their deep bond. The ceremony honored Capt. Singh’s bravery and the strength of his family, with many countrymen expressing their respects on social media.