Recognizing bravery and devotion, awards include 11 posthumous honors; significant recognition for various military operations.
New Delhi, January 26: In a moving tribute to courage and dedication, President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry Awards for 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous recognitions, on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day. Additionally, 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches, including four posthumous awards, were conferred for contributions to various military operations, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Gallantry Awards Overview
The honors conferred include:
- Kirti Chakras: 2 (1 posthumous)
- Shaurya Chakras: 14 (3 posthumous)
- Sena Medals (Gallantry): 66 (7 posthumous)
- Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry): 2
- Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry): 8
Notable Recipients
Kirti Chakra:
- Major Manjit (Indian Army)
- Naik Dilwar Khan (Posthumous, Indian Army)
Shaurya Chakra:
- Major Ashish Dahiya (Indian Army)
- Major Kunal (Indian Army)
- Major Satender Dhankar (Indian Army)
- Captain Deepak Singh (Posthumous, Indian Army)
- Assistant Commandant Eshenthung Kikon (Indian Army)
- Subedar Vikas Tomar (Indian Army)
- Subedar Mohan Ram (Indian Army)
- Havildar Rohit Kumar (Posthumous, Indian Army)
- Havildar Prakash Tamang (Indian Army)
- Flight Lieutenant Aman Singh Hans (Indian Air Force)
- Corporal Dabhi Sanjay Hiffabai Essa (Indian Air Force)
- Vijayan Kutty G (Posthumous, Border Roads Development Board)
- Deputy Commandant Vikrant Kumar (CRPF)
- Jeffrey Hmingchullo (CRPF)
Sena Medal (Gallantry):
A total of 66 Army personnel will receive the award, including:
- Colonel Kh Shem (Bar to Sena Medal – Gallantry)
- Major Veer Vikram Kaswan
- Subedar Parshotam Kumar
- Havildar Praveen Kumar Singh
- Havildar Lankesh
- Havildar Keshav Singh
- Late Havildar Ranjit Nalawade
- Naik Aher Ramdas Ganghdhar
- Naik Sujith S
- Naik Dokkari Rajesh (Posthumous)
- Sepoy Ajay Kumar Singh (Posthumous)
- Sepoy Bijendra (Posthumous)
- Sapper Purshotham Yadav
- Rifleman Nishal Hingmang
- Army Dog Phantom (Posthumous)
Mentioned-in-Despatches
Operation Rakshak (14 awards):
- Major Veer Vikram Kaswan
- Subedar Parshotam Kumar
- Havildar Praveen Kumar Singh
- Havildar Lankesh
- Havildar Keshav Singh
- Late Havildar Ranjit Nalawade
- Naik Aher Ramdas Ganghdhar
- Naik Sujith S
- Naik Dokkari Rajesh (Posthumous)
- Sepoy Ajay Kumar Singh (Posthumous)
- Sepoy Bijendra (Posthumous)
- Sapper Purshotham Yadav
- Rifleman Nishal Hingmang
- Army Dog Phantom (Posthumous)
Operation Snow Leopard (8 awards):
- Major Mahale Ankur Vinayak
- Subedar Puspendra Singh
- Subedar Binod Singh
- Naib Subedar Tshering Thendup Bhutia
- Naik Altaf Hussain
- Naik Jagde Kumar
- Naik Milan Limboo
Operation Hifazat (6 awards):
- Major Ritesh Sen
- Major Saurabh Srivastava
- Major Akash Mishra
- Sikh Li Major Dhruv Dagar
- Havildar Pawandeep Singh
- Sepoy Sirsat Tejas Yashawant
Conclusion
These honors serve as a testament to the valor and commitment of India’s Armed Forces and police personnel who protect the nation at great personal risk. From frontline operations to humanitarian efforts, these awards underscore the nation’s gratitude for their dedication and sacrifices.