TN CM Vijay Honours Kirti Chakra Awardee Jawan Meenatchi Sundaram
Lance Naik A Meenatchi Sundaram was honoured for the valor he displayed in a counter-terrorist operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir, on December 19, 2024
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday honoured Kirti Chakra awardee Lance Naik A Meenatchi Sundaram with a cheque for Rs 48 lakh on behalf of the state government in recognition of his bravery during an anti-terror operation.
The cheque was presented by the Tamil Nadu Ex-Servicemen Benevolent Fund at the Secretariat here.
Family members of Meenatchi Sundaram and senior government officials were present on the occasion.
A native of Theni district, Sundaram, who belongs to the Artillery Regiment and is serving with the 34 Rashtriya Rifles, sustained gunshot wounds to his face and right shoulder during a counter-terrorist operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir, on December 19, 2024.
Despite his injuries and severe pain, Sundaram displayed rare courage and exceptional bravery and neutralised a terrorist in an intense close-quarters encounter.
President Droupadi Murmu presented him with the Kirti Chakra in recognition of his indomitable spirit, courage and exceptional bravery at a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 8.
