16 year old Irfan claimed ‘Shaurya Chakra’

President Ram Nath Kovind on 19th March awarded Shaurya Chakra to 16 year old Irfan Ramzan Sheikh. He has been awarded this for fighting terrorists who attacked his residence in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. Shaurya Chakra is usually awarded to armed forces and para-military personnel for gallantry otherwise in the face of the enemy.