Churachandpur: Two Kuki-Zomi soldiers from Manipur's Churachandpur district have been honored with the Shaurya Chakra, India's third-highest peacetime gallantry award, for their exceptional bravery and devotion to duty.
Subedar PH Moses Honored for Bravery
Subedar PH Moses of 1 Assam Rifles, a native of Lamka in Churachandpur, received the award for his courage and leadership during a high-risk security operation in Manipur. On May 14, 2025, he confronted armed miscreants occupying elevated terrain and advanced under heavy fire, leading his troops to neutralize multiple hostile cadres. His command pinned down remaining threats and ensured mission success.
In a related recognition, the Indian Coast Guard dedicated the Subedar PH Moses Shaurya Chakra Shoorvir Auditorium at Daman on May 5, 2026. Moses, a Paite, is the third of five siblings of the late Hangshing Pauzanang Paite, who served as a surveillance inspector in the Malaria department.
Rifleman Manglem Sang Vaiphei Recognized
Rifleman Manglem Sang Vaiphei of 3 Assam Rifles, also from Churachandpur, received the Shaurya Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was honored for his bravery and tactical skill as lead scout during an anti-infiltration operation along the India-Myanmar border. His alertness and professionalism were described as crucial to the operation's success.
Community Pride
The awards have been welcomed across the Kuki-Zomi community, which views the recognition as a source of pride and inspiration. The soldiers' valor highlights the contributions of the region's personnel to national security.
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