Martyred terrorist-turned-soldier Nazir Wani to get Ashoka Chakra
Lance Naik Nazir Wani, who joined Indian Army giving up terrorism in 2004, will be awarded Ashoka Chakra, highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously on Republic Day. The 38-year-old lost his life in November. "Wani exhibited the most conspicuous gallantry in personality eliminating two terrorists...assisting...evacuation of his wounded colleagues and made supreme sacrifice," a statement read.