Martyr

Congress politicising National War Memorial, Rahul Gandhi doesn't know definition of 'shaheed', claims Kiren Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju Monday accused the Congress of politicising the inauguration of the National War Memorial in Delhi, saying the Opposition party is devoid of any issue and is trying to create a controversy over the national monument.

Instead of 'martyr' or 'shaheed', use 'battle casualty' as term for soldiers killed in action, defence ministry informs CIC

There is no term as "martyr" or "shaheed" in the Army or the police and instead, a soldier or a policeman killed in action is called a "battle casualty" or "operations casualty" respectively, the ministries of defence and home have submitted before the Central Information Commission

MP: Martyr's mother says police demanded bribe to find stolen medals, govt promises action

The mother of a martyred Army Captain accused Shahpur police in Madhya Pradesh of demanding a bribe to make efforts to trace stolen bravery medals.

Meet Anita, Reena and Laxmi: Women who joined BSF after their husbands were martyred

Even in this day and age, in India, there is a certain stigma attached to being a widow. But the good thing is that women are trying to overcome such prejudices and make a life of their own after their husbands' deaths. Here's the story of three women who joined the BSF after their husbands were martyred.

Gurdaspur Attack: Martyr Baljit Singh’s family refuses to cremate him

The family of police officer Baljit Singh, who was killed fighting terrorists in Dinanagar, on Tuesday refused to cremate him till the state government hands over appointment letters of SP rank to his son and post of tehsildar to his daughters.

We're open to moving ICJ on torture of Kargil martyr Saurabh Kalia if SC allows: Centre

Reversing its earlier stand, India said it could approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the brutal torture of Kargil martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia by Pakistan in view of the "exceptional circumstances" of the case.

India confused about Pakistan policy, says Kargil martyr Saurabh Kalia's father

Kargil martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia's father has criticised the government for its dual stand towards Pakistan after it backtracked and said moving ICJ not practical.

Modi govt backtracks on Saurabh Kalia's death, says moving ICJ not practical

Modi government has now refused to move the ICJ against the alleged brutal torture of Kargil martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia which eventually led to his death.

Modi using Kargil martyr's phrase for politics: Is an apology enough?

While the martyr's family hit out at the BJP's prime ministerial candidate saying their son's name should not be dragged into politics, the Congress said it was incorrect for him to have used the phrase.

Martyr status for paramilitary, police personnel soon

The Central police forces, at present, are only authorised to issue pension related benefits to the killed personnel's family and receive gallantry and police medals.