Prez confers Gallantry awards
The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, and extreme devotion to duty.
The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, and extreme devotion to duty.
There were 14 recipients of Param Vishisht Seva Medal. Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Varthaman Abhinandan of Indian Air Force who intercepted Pakistan Air Force aircraft trying to cross the line of control on 27 February, 2019, received Vir Chakra.
One President's Police Medal for Gallantry has been given to the Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) and one to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posthumously.
Squadron Leader Ninad Anil Mandavgane (Posthumous) and Squadron Leader Siddharth Vashisht (Posthumous) were awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (gallantry) at the event.
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