Hero Deepchand Verma martyred fighting J&K terrorists, awarded gallantry medal.

• Havildar Deepchand Verma, from Rajasthan, was posthumously awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry.
• He sacrificed his life during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir on July 1, 2020.
• Verma, a CRPF Havildar, displayed exceptional courage during an encounter with terrorists hiding in a mosque.
• He killed one terrorist and, despite being wounded, continued fighting to clear a path for his team, leading to the operation's success.

Why It Matters: Deepchand Verma's sacrifice exemplifies ultimate bravery for national security.