A man's offensive comment about Smriti Singh, the widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Anshuman Singh, has caused an uproar on social media, with many users demanding action against him.

"President Droupadi Murmu conferred Kirti Chakra upon Captain Anshuman Singh, The Army Medical Corps, 26th Battalion The Punjab Regiment, posthumously. Disregarding his own safety, he exhibited exceptional bravery and resolve to rescue many people in a major fire incident," it said.