New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, together with seven posthumously, to personnel of the Military and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable braveness and extraordinary valour within the line of obligation. Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award.
President Murmu, who’s the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, additionally introduced 26 Shaurya Chakras, together with seven posthumously, to the personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory police throughout a defence investiture ceremony held on the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the defence ministry stated in a press release.
Sepoy Pawan Kumar of The Grenadiers, 55th Battalion, the Rashtriya Rifles; Captain Anshuman Singh of the Military Medical Corps, 26th Battalion, the Punjab Regiment; and Havildar Abdul Majid, ninth Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Particular Forces) from the Indian Military have been conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously, in accordance with the listing of awardees shared within the assertion.
Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadava, Constable Bablu Rabha and Constable Sambhu Roy of 210 CoBRA Battalion, CRPF have been additionally conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously. Three personnel, together with two of major-rank and one naib subedar, have been conferred the Kirti Chakra, the ministry stated.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan later additionally shared photos from the ceremony on its official X deal with. “President Droupadi Murmu conferred Kirti Chakra upon Captain Anshuman Singh, The Military Medical Corps, 26th Battalion The Punjab Regiment, posthumously. Disregarding his personal security, he exhibited distinctive bravery and resolve to rescue many individuals in a significant hearth incident,” it stated.
In one other publish, it wrote, “President Droupadi Murmu confers Kirti Chakra on Main Digvijay Singh Rawat, 21st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Particular Forces). In Manipur, he established an intelligence community, which enabled him to map all Valley-based Rebel Teams (VBIGs) precisely. In one of many operations, he apprehended three insurgents by bodily overpowering them,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan posted.
The gallantry awards got for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable braveness and excessive devotion to obligation, the ministry stated. “Attended the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2024 (Part-1) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the place Rashtrapati Ji introduced the Gallantry Awards. Our nation is pleased with the valour and dedication of our courageous troopers. They exemplify the best beliefs of service and sacrifice. Their braveness will at all times encourage our individuals,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X and in addition shared images.
A constable of J&Okay Police was additionally bestowed a Shaurya Chakra posthumously, in addition to six different personnel from the Military. A gaggle of personnel from the Military, the Air Drive, Navy and people rendering providers beneath the Ministry of Residence Affairs have additionally been conferred the Shaurya Chakra, in accordance with the listing.
The Shaurya Chakra is India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award after the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra.
