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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:55 IST
AIR MARSHAL Chandrashekharan Harikumar AVSM VM VSM ADC AIR Officer Commanding-In-Chief Western AIR Command Awarded with PVSM
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
Air Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command has been awarded with most prestigious Presidential award “Param Vishisth Seva Medal (PVSM) on the occasion of Republic Day 2018. He was commissioned in the IAF in the year 1979.
He is the son of Shri MK Chandrashekharan Pillai and Late Smt Sreedevi Amma and hails from Pandanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha District of Kerala. He finished his schooling from the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
The Air Marshal is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, he has over 3300 hours of flying. He has held many significant staff appointments at Air Headquarters, Operational Air Commands and also commanded a frontline fighter base. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College, the Air Marshal was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, eastern Air Command to his present appointment as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command.
His other awards includes Vishisth Seva Medal in Jan 2005, Vayu Sena Medal in Jan 2011 and Ati Vishisth Seva Medal in Jan 2016. The Air Marshal has also been appointed as Honorary Air Force ADC to President of India since 01 Jan 2017.
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar is married to Mrs Devika Hari Kumar. Her present appointment is as President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional) Western Air Command.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 19:00 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Sqn Ldr Kamal Sharma Flying (Pilot)
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
In Jun 2017, the Chhattisgarh Police and CRPF had launched "Operation Prahar", a major joint operation against Naxalites in Sukma district. Anti Naxal Task Force (ANTF) was involved in large scale troop induction missions and was on hot stand-by at Sukma and Jagdalpur. On
24 Jun 17, a heavy exchange of fire took place between CRPF and the Naxals at Tondamarka located 20 km south of Chintagufa in Sukma, in which five jawans of the Special Task Force (STF) of Chhattisgarh Police were critically injured. Since it was impossible to move the casualties to any nearby helipad, the IAF agreed to evacuate the casualties from the encounter area itself. Sqn Ldr Kamal Sharma Flying (Pilot), an experienced Helicopter Combat Leader was tasked to proceed immediately to Sukma.
Sqn Ldr Sharma assessed the complete situation and took an operational update from SP Sukma. On receiving the go ahead from Task Force Commander, he immediately proceeded to the dangerous conflict zone to land at a designated unprepared landing zone as captain of the lead aircraft, with another helicopter providing overhead escort protection. The weather was inclement and the encounter zone was in thick jungles in an unfamiliar area where the security forces had never ventured earlier. Judiciously avoiding known threat zones and in a display of courage, he safely landed in a small clearing in the encounter zone in the thick jungle and picked up the five casualties. While taking off, the helicopter was fired upon by the Naxalities. There were bullet hits in the cargo compartment and a rotor blade. Notwithstanding the firing on the helicopter, he remained undeterred. He displayed exceptional courage and situational awareness, in maneuvering the helicopter from the firing zone as the safety of the casualties, his crew and the aircraft was paramount in his mind. After ascertaining the aircraft's airworthiness by getting it visually inspected by the escort helicopter, he carried out a safe landing at Sukma. He further ensured that the casualties were promptly moved in the other helicopter to Raipur. By willingly accepting and executing a very high risk mission, saving precious lives and the helicopter, Sqn Ldr Sharma displayed exceptional courage which has special significance not only for the IAF but also for the troops involved in these operations.
For his act of exceptional courage and fortitude in the conduct of a daring mission in Operation Triveni, Squadron Leader Kamal Sharma has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:57 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan ADM/Garud
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
On 18 Nov 17, on receipt of specific intelligence, an operation was launched jointly by Garud team and 13 RR in village Chanderger, District Bandipora in Jammu & Kashmir. Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan Adm/Garud, while leading the Garud team exhibiting exceptional situational awareness and courage, covertly deployed the Garud team in cordon at the target house Wherein suspected terrorists were hiding, and cut off all possible escape routes. While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Sensing the intentions of fleeing terrorists, Squadron Leader Chauhan demonstrated indomitable courage, control and admirable leadership in exercising effective and accurate fire by his team on the fleeing terrorists, thereby resulting in shooting down of one category 'A+' and five category 'A' terrorists of LeT. The officer was directly responsible for killing of one category 'A' terrorist named Abu Zurgam (LeT front man in North Kashmir). Disregarding personal safety, he ensured speedy evacuation of the injured men under his command and exhibited admirable leadership in the intensely fought close quarter battle.
For his act of courage, professionalism and leadership in a hostile situation, Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:53 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Anshul Saxena Flying (Pilot)
On Saturday, 11 Mar 17 at 0630 h the Unit of Wing Commander Anshul Saxena Flying (Pilot) was tasked for a casualty evacuation of an ITBP personnel from Zursar post, situated at a height of 17,000 feet on the Indo-China border. The patient had suffered a major heart attack and needed immediate evacuation to survive. Wing Commander Anshul Saxena took stock of the situation and immediately activated the necessary services for launching the rescue effort. On the day of the planned evacuation the weather in the sector was marginal with poor visibility, strong winds and clouding which added to the extreme challenges of high altitude faced by the pilots, Wg Cdr Saxena took the responsibility to lead a two helicopter formation himself for the rescue in the marginal weather. Quick reaction and exemplary planning by him ensured that the mission was underway in the shortest possible time. The risk and challenges faced in such a high altitude evacuation whilst negotiating poor visibility and heavy turbulence are of a very high order. He has more than 4400 hours of accident/incident free flying over varied and extremely challenging terrain.
Another risk faced by the officer was the proximity of the rescue site to the International border with China and obstructions near the helipad which demanded extremely skillful handling of the helicopter at the limits of flight envelope. While approaching the helipad at an altitude of more than 17,000 feet, the weather deteriorated further and visibility dropped to barely 500 m. Wg Cdr Saxena quickly and correctly assessed the situation. He had the option to turn back as a slight misjudgment could have resulted in an adverse situation. He displayed exceptional courage and took a conscious decision to evacuate the seriously ill ITBP personnel. He advised the other member of the formation to hold clear in the valley while he landed to pick up the casualty. While on short finals to land at the unprepared (kutcha) helipad, there was very limited oxygen, varying winds, turbulence and snow bowl which grossly increased the danger of landing in a high altitude helipad. Displaying courage and superior flying skills in the face of adversity, Wg Cdr Saxena executed a safe landing. After picking up the casualty, he again successfully negotiated marginal weather en-route to land at Loma, where he personally undertook a quick turn-around servicing of the aircraft to continue further flight to Leh. He landed safely at the 153 General Hospital at Leh with the casualty on board. He therefore, kept the highest traditions of IAF and set an example for his subordinates by saving the life of the ill personnel.
For this courageous act of professionalism and undeterred valour in which a
precious life was saved by timely evacuation of a combatant from an extremely challenging helipad, Wing Commander Anshul Saxena has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:46 IST
President Confers Shaurya Chakra to Corporal Devendra Mehta
Corporal Devendra Mehta was attached for active counter insurgency operations with 13 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of 'Op Rakshak' in Jammu & Kashmir. On 18 Nov 17, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and 13 RR in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Corporal Mehta was assigned the role of buddy of LMG man. He exhibited exceptional situational awareness and effective combat skills while deployed in the cordon. He helped establish a speculative and deadly field of fire with his buddy, thereby sealing the likely escape routes of the terrorists. While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Corporal Mehta demonstrated indomitable courage by retaliating with effective, accurate lethal fire and gunned down one category 'A' terrorist named Abu Qital (LeT front man in North Kashmir). To counter other advancing terrorists, he readjusted his arc of fire and provided cover to the LMG man, being fully aware of the risk of being exposed to automatic gunfire. Cpl Mehta disregarding personal safety, displayed indomitable courage while assisting in the evacuation of his buddy Corporal Nirala who was critically injured in the gun fight and took over the LMG to retaliate in order to neutralise the six terrorists.
For this act of gallantry, Corporal Devendra Mehta has been awarded Shaurya Chakra.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:28 IST
Qualifying acts: Kirti Chakra & Shaurya Chakra
KIRTI CHAKRA
MAJOR VIJAYANT BIST
4TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY
06 June to 09 June 2017
On 06 June 2017 at 2140 hours, leading an ambush in Chorgali Forest of Uri district of Jammu and Kashmir, Major Vijayant spotted infiltration and immediately engaged them. In the intense firefight, some terrorists infiltrated into Goalta forest.
At 0500 hours on 07 June, Major Vijayant tracked the terrorists and at 1140 hours engaged them in a fierce firefight. While closing in with the terrorists, first scout of the patrol Rifleman Raj Paul got injured. Under heavy volume of fire from the terrorist, the officer unmindful of his personal safety, crawled forward and pulled his colleague almost 30 meters in an undulating ground behind cover. The terrorists continued to engage the patrol with heavy fire. Undeterred, he regardless of personal dangers, carried out hot pursuit of escaping terrorists. Displaying tactical acumen and extraordinary physical courage, he moved forward and engaged the fleeing terrorist and thus prevented their escape. The officer motivated his team to continue search of terrorists for next 48 hours under adverse weather conditions. His perseverance fructified on 09 June at 1345 hours when the terrorists were sighted again. In ensuing firefight, officer dashed forward, unmindful of terrorist’s heavy fire and lobbed grenades while firing on them. In this daring act he neutralized one terrorist. However, the second terrorist charged towards the patrol and came face to face with the officer. Major Vijayant displaying nerves of steel and raw courage engaged the second terrorist in a close quarter battle and eliminated him at point blank range.
For displaying conspicuous gallantry and indomitable spirit, beyond the call of duty for eliminating two terrorists, saving the life of one comrade under heavy volume of fire and gallantly leading his men in neutralising three more terrorists, Major Vijayant is awarded with “KIRTI CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
MAJOR AKHIL RAJ RV
THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT / 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
01 AUG 2017
On 01 Aug 2017, at approximately 0200 hrs, Major Akhil Raj RV generated input from his sources regarding presence of hardcore Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists in a house in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Displaying tactical acumen of highest order, meticulously planned the operation and established a fool proof cordon with stealth and surprise.
With total disregard to personal safety, the officer carried out reconnaissance amidst heavy terrorist fire for deploying his rocket launcher detachment, subsequently destroying the dominating terrorists from close range, the officer crawled through a breach created into the target house, displayed raw courage and exceptional reflex firing skills to eliminate one terrorist. Major Akhil displaying fearlessness and nerves of steel, deliberately moved out of cover to distract attention of the remaining terrorists so that he they could be neutralized from a different direction by another party.
For displaying exemplary leadership, raw courage, fearlessness in face to intense firing and conspicuous gallantry beyond call of duty resulting in elimination of hard core terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba tanzeem, Major Akhil Raj RV is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPTAIN ROHIT SHUKLA
THE RAJPUT REGIMENT / 44TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
03 JULY 2017
Captain Rohit Shukla had been continuously tracking terrorist groups from the last two months. His untiring efforts bore fruits when on 03 July 2017 he was able to generate a specific intelligence regarding presence of terrorists in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir. Officer acted swiftly and reorganized his team from an ongoing operation in another location. To maintain surprise and speed, he quickly moved from previous operation site in a civil vehicle.
On reaching the area, Captain Rohit Shukla displaying presence of mind, quickly appreciated the situation and made necessary changes in his plan and stealthily laid a quick cordon around suspected house. At 0740 hours, he challenged terrorists moving out of the house to ascertain their identity. These persons initiated heavy volume of fire on the officer’s party. Unmindful of his personal safety, Showing indomitable spirit and raw courage, Captain Rohit closed in with the terrorists and showing excellent tactical acumen, he directed MGL fire on the hiding terrorists, thus, forcing the terrorists to change their location.
Subsequently, during the search, Captain Rohit’s party drew fire from the terrorists and a grenade hurled by terrorists injured Captain Rohit in his leg. Despite being injured and bleeding he continued directing fire and in the highest traditions of the Army, personally led the evacuation of his team from the target house complex. Thus saving lives of own personnel.
For displaying indomitable courage, initiative, bravery and taking on the terrorists, unmindful of his personal safety, resulting in the elimination of hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Captain Rohit Shukla is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPTAIN ABHINAV SHUKLA
2ND BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
24 JUNE 2017 TO 25 JUNE 2017
Captain Abhinav Shukla was part of the team tasked to clear a built up area at Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir where terrorists were hiding after attacking a CRPF convoy. During close recce the officer was injured with grenade splinters. Despite the injury the officer volunteered to lead his squad into the built up area and in a daring feat while displaying exemplary leadership was the first to climb into the complex, covering an approximate height of 40 feet while firing on the move.
While clearing the built up area Captain Abhinav Shukla drew accurate fire from terrorists, injuring him with a laceration. Unmindful of his injury and oblivious to the pain he continued to fire accurately on the terrorists. In the resulting close quarter fire fight the officer personally eliminated hardcore terrorists. Refusing to be evacuated and unmindful of personal injuries Captain Abhinav Shukla continued to guide his men and provided accurate fire support which led to the successful execution of the operation.
His display of indomitable courage and leadership resulted in successful termination of a highly complex and difficult operation. For displaying gallant action in spite of personal injuries and raw courage under fire, Capt Abhinav Shukla is award with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPT PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA
106 INFANTRY BATTALION TERRITORIAL ARMY (PARA) ATTACHED WITH
4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
28 MAY 2017
Captain Pradeep Shoury Arya was commissioned into 106 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (PARA) on 20 November 2009 and was attached with 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
Captain Pradeep was the mission leader tasked to create an effective vibrant intelligence network along the line of control at Baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir
On 28 May 2017 his assets informed of a probable infiltration which included both Lashkar-e-Taiba opposite own general area Chabuk in 19 Infantry Division Area of Responsibility, who were tasked to carryout direct action on own Acting swiftly Captain Arya organized a ambush party and stealthy inducted his team at the forward Line of Control post to intercept-cum-ambush them in the likely infiltration route
At approximately 2230 hours on 28 May 2017, Captain Pradeep while sitting his troop detected move of 4-6 terrorists moving 200 meters ahead in the nallah. Fearing the terrorists might slip away using the moon less night and dense jungle foliage, the officer showing pre-eminent valor moved ahead with his buddy in the mined area to intercept them and immediately initiated a firefight. Displaying intrepidity at the risk of his life and cold nerves he closed in, and sited himself over a fallen tree overlooking the terrorists Captain Pradeep Shoury Arya showing heroic initiative and inspirational combat leadership ran ahead from his concealed position, unmindful of his own safety and came directly in contact with the terrorists and eliminated them.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
HAVILDAR MUBARIK ALI
THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT / 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
30 July 2017
On generic input regarding movement of terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a battalion level cordon and search operation was launched on 30 July 2017 at approximately 0300 hours. Havildar Mubarik Ali was the Quick Reaction Team Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) of his company during the op.
At approximately 0850 hours, The NCO observed movement of suspicious personnel in a by-lane, taking cover NCO challenged these suspected personnel, they immediately fired back at the NCO, The terrorists took cover and started firing on the NCO. With the aim of effectively engaging the terrorist, NCO with utter disregard to personal safety, under heavy terrorist fire crawled and changed his location. In this process he got wounded, however, displaying exemplary junior leadership and courage beyond the call of duty, Havildar Mubarik Ali surprised and neutralized the terrorists.
For displaying exemplary junior leadership and courage beyond call of duty which resulted in elimination of two hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Havildar Mubarik Ali is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
HAVILDAR RABINDRA THAPA
4/1ST BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES
07 JUNE 2017 TO 08 JUNE 2017
Havildar Rabindra Thapa is the post commander of Kilo III stop of the Sangam Complex along the Line of Control in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir.
On the night of 07 June 2017, while an intense Cease Fire Violation was in progress, he continued to scan the area ahead with a Hand Held Thermal Imager and identified movement of some terrorists who were across the Anti Infiltration Obstacle System. He immediately alerted his Platoon Commander and commenced recording of the movement of the terrorists.
Once the terrorists had crossed though being under heavy fire, he re-sited himself without fear for his own safety and sprung the opportunity ambush.
As the terrorists started fleeing he continued to bring down effective fire. The individual crawled and moved to one flank from where he was able to bring down effective fire to eliminate the terrorists.
For this display of conspicuous courage, bravery and high awareness levels leading to the elimination of hard core foreign terrorists, Havildar Rabindra Thapa is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
NAIK NARENDER SINGH
9TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
24 – 25 JUNE 2017
Naik Narender Singh was part of the Troop deployed along the Line of Control at Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent unprovoked enemy attacks and infiltration in Noushera Sector.
On 25 June 2017 at 0445 hours, movement of heavily armed terrorists along the Line of Control was picked up by own troops. The troop immediately launched to cut off and intercept the terrorists. On challenging them the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and scattered in the dense bush. As the gun fight raged, own squad came under intense fire from a group terrorists hiding behind the rocks. Realising the grave threat to own troops, Naik Narender displaying superlative battle craft, closed in with the hostiles and lobbed grenades to flush them out. Finding themselves cornered, the hostiles rushed out firing and lobbing grenades simultaneously. Undeterred by the fire, Naik Narender maintained his composure eliminated the hostiles at close quarters.
For his unparalleled devotion to duty, dogged determination, unflinching resolve and exceptional battle craft while single handedly eliminating the infiltrating, Naik Narender Singh is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
LANCE NAIK BADHER HUSSAIN
4TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY
07 JUNE 2017
On 07 June 2017 at 0500 hours, Lance Naik Badher was the leading scout of the search party into a dense Forest at Uri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Persistently searching trails of terrorists at 1140 hours, he spotted terrorists and immediately warned his party. However, in the ensuing firefight, Rifleman Vijay was severely injured. Sensing danger to his buddy he exposed himself, unmindful of his personal safety, he continued maintaining his position and brought down heavy volume of fire on terrorists, enabling others to pull back his buddy to safety but terrorists managed to escape. Undeterred, he continued hot pursuit and was part of search for trail of terrorists. When terrorists were sited again, he established a stop and displaying nerves of steel, brought down accurate fire on them, ensuring elimination of the terrorists.
For this gallant act of saving a life and eliminating hardcore foreign terrorists ensemble with conspicuous courage, beyond the call of duty, Lance Naik Badher is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
PARATROOPER MANCHU
12TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
06 JUNE 2017
Paratrooper Manchu, 12th Battalion THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES), deployed in Mon District (Nagaland) was part of Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) on 06 June 17.
Based on input regarding move of suspected cadres of NSCN(K) and ULFA(I), combined column under Major David Manlun and Capt (Now Major) Nitesh Kumar moved out to establish a MVCP. At approx at 2200h two Auto Rickshaws sped past MVCP and on being pursued by own squad in Gypsy came to sudden halt. The terrorists dismounted and opened heavy fire and lobbed grenades on own party. In the ensuing fire fight three soldiers were critically injured. Paratrooper Manchu moved towards injured under heavy fire and brought down effective fire and enabled elimination of the terrorists. Due to the grenade blast he was grievously injured in both eyes and shoulder but despite bleeding profusely he pulled back two soldiers to safety.
During the operation Paratrooper Manchu displayed raw courage and presence of mind under heavy fire. His initiative and determination of very high order despite grievous injuries to himself saved lives of his fellow squad members. For this gallant action, Paratrooper Manchu is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:24 IST
President Confers Ashok Chakra (Posthumous) to Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala was a specialist weapon operator in the IAF Special Forces Detachment. He was attached with 13 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, under the aegis of 'Op Rakshak' in Jammu & Kashmir for active counter insurgency operations. On 18 Nov 17, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and 13 RR in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Cpl Nirala, displaying exceptional battle craft, positioned himself close to the approach of the hideout, thus cutting off all possibilities of an escape by the insurgents. Laying this ambush itself at such close quarters demanded a very high degree of courage and professional acumen.
While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Cpl Nirala, disregarding personal safety and displaying indomitable courage, retaliated with effective lethal fire and gunned down a category 'A' terrorist named Ubaid Alias Osama Jungi (nephew of LeT commander Zaki Ur Rehman Lakhvi). Readjusting his position to protect his colleagues and preventing other terrorists from escaping, Cpl Nirala killed one more category `A+' terrorist, named Mehmud Bhai (LeT North Kashmir commander) and injured two others. In this violent exchange of fire, Cpl Nirala was hit by a volley of small arms fire. Despite being critically injured, the Corporal continued retaliatory fire. Subsequently, he succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds received in the fierce encounter, which resulted in the killing of alI six dreaded terrorists.
For this act of most conspicuous bravery, pre-eminent valour and supreme sacrifice, Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala has been awarded Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:44 IST
The President Confers Ashok Chakra to 918203 Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala Indian Air Force (Security) (Posthumous)
918203 Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala Indian Air Force (Security) was on posted strength of a Garud Special Forces Unit, a detachment of which was attached to a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under aegis of ‘Op Rakshak’ in Jammu & Kashmir.
On 18 November, 2017, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Cpl Nirala, displaying exceptional battle craft, positioned himself close to the approach of the hideout, thus cutting off all possibilities of an escape by the terrorists. Laying this ambush itself at such close quarters demanded a very high degree of courage and professional acumen.
While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Cpl Nirala, disregarding personal safety and displaying indomitable courage, retaliated with effective lethal fire and gunned down two category ‘A’ terrorists and injured two others. In this violent exchange of fire, Cpl Nirala was hit by a volley of small arms fire. Despite being critically injured, the Corporal continued retaliatory fire. Subsequently, he succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds received in the fierce encounter, which resulted in the killing of all six dreaded terrorists.
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala exhibited most conspicuous gallantry in fighting with terrorists and made supreme sacrifice.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:21 IST
Gallantry Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and nine Shaurya Chakras to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2018 which has been included in the list of citations.
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/jan/i201812502.htm
Summary of Honours and Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
1. The list of personnel being conferred gallantry and distinguished awards on the occasion of Republic Day - 2018 are attached.
2. Summary of Awards.
Award
No’s
Remarks
PVSM
19
KC
01
UYSM
04
AVSM
32
Including 02 “Bar to AVSM”
SC
09
YSM
10
SM (Gallantry)
88
Including 02 “Bar to SM (Gallantry)”
SM (Distinguished)
40
Including 02 “Bar to SM(Distinguished)”
VSM
76
Including 01 “Bar to VSM”
Mention-in-Despatches
34
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:21 IST
Gallantry Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and nine Shaurya Chakras to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2018 which has been included in the list of citations.
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/jan/i201812501.htm
Following documents are attached to the Press Release :-
LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2018
PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35479Y LT GEN BALWANT SINGH NEGI, UYSM, YSM, SM, VSM**, INF
2. IC-35796A LT GEN KANWAL JEET SINGH GILL, AVSM, VSM, EME (RETD)
3. IC-35904Y LT GEN SARATH CHAND, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, INF
4. IC-35919F LT GEN AMARJEET SINGH, AVSM**, SM, INF
5. IC-35923K LT GEN JAGBIR SINGH CHEEMA, AVSM, VSM, INF (RETD)
6. IC-35960X LT GEN SHRAVAN KUMAR PATYAL, UYSM, SM, INF
7. IC-35965W LT GEN RAJENDRA RAMRAO NIMBHORKAR, UYSM, AVSM, SM**, VSM, INF
8. IC-35987P LT GEN DEWAN RABINDRANATH SONI, VSM, ARMD
9. IC-38311X LT GEN SATISH KUMAR DUA, UYSM, SM, VSM, INF
10. IC-38654N LT GEN DEVRAJ ANBU, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
11. IC-38679A LT GEN ABHAY KRISHNA, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, INF
12. IC-38722W LT GEN CHERISH MATHSON, SM, VSM, INF
13. IC-39083M LT GEN SANJAY KUMAR JHA, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
14. IC-39098P LT GEN GURPRATAP SINGH DHILLON, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
15. IC-39295X LT GEN PARMINDER JIT SINGH PANNU, AVSM, VSM, INF
16. IC-39818L LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, ENGRS
17. MR-03992M LT GEN ARUP KUMAR DAS, AMC
18. IC-38691F MAJ GEN JATINDER SINGH BEDI, ARTY (RETD)
19. IC-40700W MAJ GEN SANJAY THAPA, ARTY
KIRTI CHAKRA
1. IC-66219P MAJ VIJAYANT BIST, 4 JAK LI
UTTAM YUDH SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-38753W LT GEN JASWINDER SINGH SANDHU, AVSM, VSM, INF, HQ 15 CORPS
2. IC-39185H LT GEN AJAE KUMAR SHARMA, YSM, SM, INF, HQ 16 CORPS
3. IC-39465W LT GEN AMARJEET SINGH BEDI, YSM, VSM, INF, HQ 4 CORPS
4. IC-39492A LT GEN ANIL CHAUHAN, AVSM, SM, VSM, INF, HQ 3 CORPS
BAR TO ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35962H LT GEN LALIT KUMAR PANDEY, AVSM, SM, INF (RETD)
2. IC-39070P LT GEN RANBIR SINGH, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35201X LT GEN AJAI KUMAR SAHGAL, VSM, AAD (RETD)
2. IC-35955M LT GEN AMRIK SINGH, SM, INF
3. IC-37398X LT GEN RAJAN RAVINDRAN, VSM, INF
4. IC-39073H LT GEN SANJEEV KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, ENGRS
5. IC-39130Y LT GEN RAJEEV CHOPRA, INF
6. IC-39140H LT GEN PARMINDER SINGH JAGGI, AAD
7. IC-39283H LT GEN KANWAL KUMAR, ARMY AVN
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
8. IC-39380A LT GEN PODALI SHANKAR RAJESHWAR, VSM, ARTY
9. IC-39436F LT GEN SATINDER KUMAR SAINI, YSM, VSM, INF
10. IC-39624H LT GEN PRADEEP M BALI, VSM, INF
11. IC-39675W LT GEN VIJAY SINGH, SM, VSM, INF
12. IC-39871W LT GEN SANTOSH KUMAR UPADHYA, SM, VSM, INF
13. IC-39898N LT GEN DEPINDER SINGH AHUJA, ENGRS
14. IC-40031H LT GEN SANJEEV KANAL, ARTY
15. IC-40101W LT GEN RAJNI KANT JAGGA, VSM, ARMD
16. IC-40235P LT GEN GOPAL R, SM, INF
17. IC-40753P LT GEN MANMOHAN JEET SINGH KAHLON, ARMD
18. V-000359F LT GEN AMOLOK JIT SINGH, VSM, RVC
19. MR-04142P LT GEN SANJEEV CHOPRA, VSM, AMC
20. IC-40795F MAJ GEN SANJEEV NARAIN, INF
21. IC-40873N MAJ GEN RAMACHANDRA NAGRAJ, VSM, SIGS
22. IC-41072Y MAJ GEN RAJEEV SIROHI, VSM, INF
23. IC-41166W MAJ GEN SATINDER SINGH, AAD
24. IC-41183W MAJ GEN SURESH CHANDRA MOHANTY, GUARDS
25. IC-41860H MAJ GEN SHANTANU DAYAL, SM, VSM, INF
26. IC-42004X MAJ GEN RANA PRATAP KALITA, SM, VSM, INF
27. IC-42389A MAJ GEN BAGGAVALLI SOMASHEKAR RAJU, YSM, INF
28. IC-45050X MAJ GEN TEJBIR SINGH, SM, INF
29. MR-05596P MAJ GEN MADHURI KANITKAR, VSM, AMC
30. IC-49650X BRIG GAMBHIR SINGH, GARH RIF, 63 MTN BDE
SHAURYA CHAKRA
1. IC-76619P MAJ AKHIL RAJ RV, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
2. IC-76020F CAPT ROHIT SHUKLA, RAJPUT, 44 RR
3. SS-44764Y CAPT ABHINAV SHUKLA, 2 PARA (SF)
4. TA-42759Y CAPT PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA, 106 INF BN (TA) PARA ATT WITH 4 PARA (SF)
5. 2691007Y HAV MUBARIK ALI, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
6. 5047762N HAV RABINDRA THAPA, 4/1 GR
7. 13625628L NK NARENDER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
8. 9109592Y L/NK BADHER HUSSAIN, 4 JAK LI
9. 13630400Y PTR MANCHU, 12 PARA (SF)
YUDH SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-42336F MAJ GEN AJAI KUMAR SINGH, SM, VSM, INF, HQ CIF (K)
2. IC-48579H BRIG CHARANJEET SINGH DEWGUN, 3 GR, HQ 104 INF BDE
3. IC-48681L BRIG RAGHAVACHARI SANTHANA RAMAN, MAHAR, HQ 114 INF BDE
4. IC-49189M BRIG NAGENDRA SINGH, SM, PUNJAB, HQ 102 INF BDE
5. IC-49500F BRIG ABHIJIT SURENDRA PENDHARKAR, ASSAM, HQ 93 INF BDE
6. IC-49588W BRIG MOHINDER PAL SINGH, SM, JAK RIF, HQ 190 MTN BDE
7. IC-50080Y BRIG YASHPAL SINGH AHLAWAT, SM, MADRAS, HQ 12 INF BDE
8. IC-56428Y COL MOHINDER KUMAR SHAN, 9 JAK LI
9. IC-60233L COL SHARANG PUN, 4/1 GR
10. IC-60253Y COL KAMAL NAURIYAL, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
BAR TO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
1. IC-75660Y MAJ ANKIT HARJAI, SM, ARMD, 22 RR
2. 13623578M HAV RAJESH KUMAR, SM, 1 PARA (SF)
SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
1. IC-56328N COL CHARANPREET SINGH, JAK RIF, 3 RR
2. IC-63279Y LT COL PRAVEEN MADHAV KHANZODE, INT
3. IC-65402L LT COL ASHUTOSH SHARMA, GUARDS, 21 RR
4. IC-64017P MAJ TEJAS B CANDADE, 2 PARA (SF)
5. IC-66253P MAJ RAJAT VYAS, SIKH LI, 19 RR
6. IC-67758X MAJ SAMEER BANSAL, 9 PARA (SF)
7. IC-68144F MAJ NISHIT KASHYAP, PUNJAB, 22 RR
8. IC-70493K MAJ SANDEEP THAPA, ARTY, 52 RR
9. IC-71397F MAJ AKSHAY CHAUBEY, ASC, 57 RR
10. IC-71931N MAJ SUKHWINDER SINGH, ASC, 41 RR
11. IC-72229P MAJ KARTIKEYA MANRAL, KUMAON, 50 RR
12. IC-72351L MAJ KULDEEP SINGH, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
13. IC-72759K MAJ SACHIN SINGH RAWAT, ASSAM, 42 RR
14. IC-73342W MAJ VIPUL NARAYAN, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
15. IC-75017P MAJ SIDDHARTH KUMAR NAYAK, ARTY, 56 RR
16. IC-75423P MAJ NITESH KUMAR, 12 PARA (SF)
17. IC-75775M MAJ K NAVEEN REDDY, ENGRS, 42 RR
18. IC-76440F MAJ TASOU PRAO, JAK RIF, 3 RR
19. IC-79137L MAJ NINGTHOUJAM MAKJAL SINGH, 4/1 GR
20. SS-43376P MAJ VARUN SINGH SLATHIA, SIKH LI, 2 RR
21. SS-43634K MAJ VIKRAM SINGH, ASC, 42 RR
22. IC-75931L CAPT ABHISHEK KUMAR, MECH INF, 9 RR
23. IC-76434N CAPT NAVEEN SIGER, 4 PARA (SF)
24. IC-76546N CAPT DAVINDER PAL SINGH, MAHAR, 1 RR
25. IC-77276W CAPT SAHIL BHARDWAJ, SIKH LI, 19 RR
26. IC-77396P CAPT DUSHYANT SINGH, ARMD, 55 RR
27. IC-77896M CAPT MANISH KUMAR SINGH, 2 PARA (SF)
28. IC-78776A CAPT DIVYANSHU AHUJA, ENGRS, 50 RR
29. IC-80335H CAPT DUOMAI SHOZII PAOSHO, 7 MADRAS
30. SS-44861W CAPT KAUSTUBH PRAKASHKUMAR RANE, GARH RIF, 36 RR
31. SS-47582W CAPT PRANAY PANWAR, 4 SIKH
32. SS-47917H CAPT PRANSHU MAURYA, 7/11 GR
33. SS-48221K CAPT PRABHAKAR DEV SINGH, 14 DOGRA
34. JC-431089M SUB SHASHI KUMAR, 19 PUNJAB (POSTHUMOUS)
35. JC-460076X SUB RAMESH KUMAR, MARATHA LI, 56 RR
36. JC-471297K SUB JAIVIR SINGH, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
37. JC-612987A SUB MANISH GURUNG, 4 GR
38. JC-413919P NB SUB ASHOK KUMAR, 4 PARA (SF)
39. JC-414162K NB SUB SUNIL KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
40. 2493054L HAV BALWANT SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
41. 2494144Y HAV VIJAY KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
42. 2791742K HAV KARAMBHALKAR RAJARAM TUKARAM, MARATHA LI, 41 RR
43. 4079429M HAV AVTAR SINGH, GARH RIF, 36 RR
44. 4272189F HAV PRABHU SAHAY TIRKEY, 21 BIHAR (POSTHUMOUS)
45. 4275229H HAV SHEW SHANKAR CHAUDHARI, 2 BIHAR
46. 4366524Y HAV RONGSEN SASHI, 2 PARA (SF)
47. 4569674K HAV VINOD KUMAR, MAHAR, 1 RR
48. 13622774A HAV LAXMAN SINGH, 3 PARA(SF)
49. 13757526X HAV JALIL AHMED, JAK LI, 52 RR
50. 15561142H HAV BHAG SINGH, ENGRS, 2 RR
51. 2802845L NK JADHAV SANDIP SARJERAO,15MARATHA LI (POSTHUMOUS)
52. 2895878A NK VIKASH KUMAR, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)(Cont’d/-)
53. 3002654L NK BALATTAR SINGH, 21 RAJPUT
54. 4482042H NK JALOUR SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
55. 5049253N NK BADRI BAHADUR GURUNG, 1 GR
56. 9423262K NK DEEPAK KUMAR, 7/11 GR
57. 13625783M NK TILAK RAJ, 9 PARA (SF)
58. 13764688L NK GAGANDEEP SINGH, JAK LI, 52 RR
59. 13767229X NK PURSHOTAM KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
60. 13769548H NK VIRENDER SINGH, 2 PARA (SF)
61. 15140481F NK BALAUR SINGH, ARTY, 56 RR
62. 2698814W L/NK NARESH KUMAR, GREN, 55 RR
63. 2698879K L/NK BABU LAL, GREN, 55 RR
64. 13626753F L/NK RAJPATI SHAHNI, 2 PARA (SF)
65. 14934920W L/NK AJAY SINGH PARIHAR, MECH INF, 42 RR
66. 15621397P L/NK VIPIN KUMAR, GUARDS, 50 RR
67. 2498961P SEP JASPAL SINGH, PUNJAB, 53 RR
68. 2502154A SEP SUKHRAJ SINGH, PUNJAB, 22 RR
69. 2813048A SEP KHARADE SANDIP KAILAS, MARATHA LI, 41 RR
70. 2813791P SEP MANE SAVAN BALKU, 15MARATHA LI (POSTHUMOUS)
71. 4376797P SEP NZAN LOTHA, ASSAM, 42 RR
72. 4377488Y SEP MILI KAMBU, ASSAM, 42 RR
73. 4379692W SEP RIKPE TAIPODIA, ASSAM, 42 RR
74. 4487592P SEP MANINDER SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
75. 4491739X SEP JASPREET SINGH, 8 SIKH LI (POSTHUMOUS)
76. 4584321F SEP GAWAI SUMEDH WAMAN, MAHAR, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
77. 4585664K SEP ILAYARAJA P, MAHAR, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
78. 9107784X SEP MOHD RAFIQ, JAK LI, 19 RR
79. 14705398M SEP THANGCHONLEN, ASSAM, 42 RR
80. 19002288P SEP AVTAR SINGH, 21 SIKH
81. 15233495N GNR BANWARI LAL, ARTY, 56 RR
82. 15234255H GNR SITA RAM, ARTY, 57 RR
83. 4088047K RFN YOGHESH SINGH, GARH RIF, 36 RR
84. 4094703W RFN SACHIN SINGH RANA, GARH RIF, 36 RR
85. 9112935P RFN JAWEED AHMAD SHEIKH, JAK LI, 36 RR
86. 15503957Y SWR NARESH KUMAR SINGH, ARMD, 55 RR
BAR TO SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED)
1. IC-45009F MAJ GEN SUKHDEEP SANGWAN, SM, INF
2. IC-58605M COL DHEERAJ KOTWAL, SM, 10 SIKH LI
SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED)
1. IC-39106H MAJ GEN PANKAJ ARORA, ARTY (RETD)
2. IC-39457X MAJ GEN MOHANDEEP SINGH GHURA, VSM, INF
3. IC-39696M MAJ GEN JACOB THARAKAN CHACKO, AOC
4. IC-40804X MAJ GEN DIG VIJAY SETIA, VSM, ENGRS
5. IC-45022L MAJ GEN KANWAR MANMEET SINGH, ARTY
6. IC-42857P BRIG GURVIR SINGH KAHLON, PUNJAB, HQ IDS
7. IC-42919K BRIG MANOJ KUMAR, ARTY, DY MS-11
8. IC-43407K BRIG SURENDER PAVAMANI, ARTY, DDG EM(A)
9. IC-44057P BRIG RAJIV MANKOTIA, VSM, 4 GR, DDG (PROC)
10. IC-45524N BRIG VISHWANATHAN VENKAT SUBRAMANIAM, MECH INF, MIRC
11. IC-45577M BRIG GAUTAM GANGULY, VSM, GRENADIERS, HQ CTF, NSG
SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED) (Cont’d/-)
12. IC-47023M BRIG NAVNEET SINGH SARNA, ARTY, CDM, SCUNDERABAD
13. IC-48518L BRIG MOHIT MALHOTRA, ARMD, 16 (I) ARMD BDE
14. IC-48970A BRIG VIKRAM NAGPAL, GRENADIERS, HQ 5 SECT RR
15. IC-49151H BRIG RAJA CHAKRABORTY, BIHAR, HQ 1 SECT RR
16. IC-49472A BRIG SATISH DAHIYA, SIKH LI, 112 MTN BDE
17. IC-49480Y BRIG ROHIT CHOUDHARY, MARATHA LI, 9 (I) MTN BDE GP
18. IC-49525N BRIG RAJESH SRIVASTAVA, ARTY, HQ 25 ARTY BDE
19. MR-05971P BRIG HARISHANKER AGRAWAL, VSM, AMC, MH KIRKEE
20. IC-50785L COL ANIL JOHN ALFRED PEREIRA, SIGS
21. IC-51018Y COL UMAID SINGH RATHORE, VSM, ARMY AVN, 204 ARMY AVN SQD (UH)
22. IC-53119L COL RAKESH NAIR, 9 GR
23. IC-53168N COL PRASHANT GANPATRAO SANKPAL, GARH RIF,
24. IC-54647F COL MELEVEETIL RAJIV MENON, MADRAS
25. IC-56330L COL VIKRAM JEET SINGH, KUMAON, 13 RR
26. IC-56441H COL IMON MUKHERJEE, MAHAR, 1 RR
27. IC-57836W COL BEERINDER SINGH SANDHU, 10 MADRAS
28. IC-58679F COL SUVRAT CHATURVEDI, INT, HQ NC
29. IC-59088M COL VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA, 3/8 GR
30. IC-59674P COL ASHOK PALIATH ACHUTHAN, SIKH LI, 2 RR
31. IC-60092F COL DHARMENDRA YADAV, SIKH LI, 19 RR
32. IC-64826P COL HARMANDEEP SINGH GREWAL, 21 PUNJAB
33. IC-64859A COL VISHAL SINGH, JAK RIF, 22 RR
34. IC-56511W LT COL NAVEEN GAHLAWAT, INT
35. IC-61399Y LT COL ANIL MEHTA, ARMY AVN, 204 ARMY AVN SQD (UH)
36. IC-62033N LT COL INDERJOT SINGH MANN, ARMD
37. IC-63479P LT COL RAJENDER SINGH JAMWAL, ARMY AVN, 30(I) R&O FLT
38. IC-70447P MAJ PRAVEEN KUMAR SINGH, ARMY AVN, 23 (I) R&O FLT
BAR TO VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-48507Y BRIG DUNDAYYA MALLIKARJUN PURVIMATH, VSM, ENGRS, CE (P) HIMANK
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-37882K Maj Gen Dalip Singh, AOC
2. IC-39229P MAJ GEN DEVESH AGNIHOTRI, MECH INF
3. IC-39472M MAJ GEN JITENDRA KUMAR MARWAL, INF
4. IC-39812K MAJ GEN GIRISH KUMAR, ENGRS
5. IC-40757L MAJ GEN VIKAL SAHNI, SM, INF
6. IC-41196N MAJ GEN SUDHAKAR JEE, INF
7. IC-41509F MAJ GEN KANWAL JEET SINGH DHILLON, YSM, INF
8. IC-41702N MAJ GEN ML MOHAN BABU, ARTY
9. IC-42079P MAJ GEN JITENDRA KUMAR SHUKLA, AAD
10. IC-43630N MAJ GEN SURESH MENON, SIGS
11. IC-45193X MAJ GEN ATUL KAUSHIK, SM, INF
12. MR-04569Y MAJ GEN GAUTAM GANGULY, AMC
13. IC-40710A BRIG SURENDRA MEHTA, 11 GR
14. IC-41927W BRIG SHIVENDER SINGH, YSM, GARH RIF
15. IC-42270W BRIG KAMAL KUMAR REPSWAL, SM, ENGRS
16. IC-42283N BRIG GURJEET SINGH KAMBO, ENGRS
17. IC-42782H BRIG DEEPAK OBHRAI, ARTY
18. IC-42794X BRIG MV SUCHINDRA KUMAR, YSM, ASSAM
19. IC-43262K BRIG ARUN ANANTHANARAYAN, YSM, SM, GREN
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
20. IC-43395A BRIG MANOJ KUMAR BINDAL, AAD
21. IC-43843F BRIG ADISH YADAV, RAJ RIF
22. IC-43998W BRIG VIJAY RAMCHANDRA DESHMUKH, EME
23. IC-44055K BRIG VINOD MOHAN CHANDRAN, ARMD
24. IC-44082N BRIG ANEEL RAJ SINGH KAHLON, ARMD
25. IC-44474F BRIG RITU RAJ RAINA, SM, DOGRA
26. IC-45642F BRIG VENKATESHA REDDY G A, SC, JAT
27. IC-47002W BRIG JAGJIT SINGH MANGAT, ARMD
28. IC-47372W BRIG RAJ RISHI SHARMA, ARTY
29. IC-47657H BRIG MICHAEL AJ FERNANDEZ, ENGRS
30. IC-47994X BRIG J KAMESWARA RAO, ENGRS
31. IC-48044P BRIG SUKRITI SINGH DAHIYA, ENGRS
32. IC-48539F BRIG ANIMISH SURESH RANADE, PARA
33. IC-48551H BRIG KISHAN PAL SINGH SIROHI, GUARDS
34. IC-48955N BRIG VIKRAM VARMA, ARMD
35. IC-49036H BRIG VIJAI SINGH RANA, MECH INF
36. IC-49048X BRIG RAKESH MANOCHA, SM, GRENADIERS
37. IC-49095P BRIG AMAR NATH KUKRETI, SM, GRENADIERS
38. IC-49496K BRIG PREET PAL SINGH, 1 GR
39. IC-49510L BRIG HITESH BHALLA, SC**, SM, MARATHA LI
40. IC-49794A BRIG KULDIP PATHAK, SM, MADRAS
41. MR-05069N BRIG SITARAM GHOSH, AMC
42. MR-05521X BRIG KAVITA SAHAI, AMC
43. IC-51475M COL AMIT TALWAR, ARMD
44. IC-52570L COL HARBINDER SINGH BRAR, SIKH
45. IC-52865F COL HEMENDRA BHANDARI, SIKH
46. IC-52892L COL KARAN SINGH, RAJPUT
47. IC-53563F COL PADAM DEV THAKUR, 21 GARH RIF
48. IC-53587L COL VIJAY NARAYAN SHUKLA, INT, 31 CIU
49. IC-54165M COL NAVNEET BAKSHI, SM, MARATHA LI
50. IC-54737H COL ALOK SRIVASTAVA, ASC
51. IC-54874F COL ANIL DEV SWAMI, 8 JAK RIF
52. IC-55212L COL NALINI RANJAN PANDEY, ARTY, HQ EC
53. IC-55867X COL SUNIL BHATT, 1/5 GR
54. IC-56345N COL HIMANSHU RAWAT, 6/5 GR
55. IC-57387M COL RISHI YADAVA, AOC, 17 FAD
56. IC-57666X COL AJAY KUMAR SHARMA, ARTY, 94 FD REGT
57. IC-57942P COL PRAVIN CHANDRA JOSHI, ARTY, 328 MED REGT
58. IC-58466N COL KULWANT SINGH KUHAD, INT, 723 IFSC
59. IC-58675L COL RAMNATH SHANKAR, 8 SIKH LI
60. IC-59159H COL MANEESH PARTHSARTHY, 2 GR, 51 SAG NSG
61. IC-59464P COL DEEPANKAR DAS, 19 PUNJAB
62. IC-59605Y COL GURKIRAN PAL SINGH, GARH RIF, HQ 109 INF BDE
63. IC-59684Y COL SUDIP MAJEE, SM, 14 BIHAR REGT
64. IC-59898P COL LITTON DHAR, GR, 28 AR
65. IC-60970M COL V SURESH KUMAR, 3 BIHAR
66. MR-06245M COL ALOK BHALLA, AMC, 92 BH
67. IC-60747H LT COL S VENGATESAN, SIGS
68. MR-07286H LT COL RISHI DHILLAN, AMC, 92 BH
69. NR-19914Y LT COL SUSHMA THOMAS, MNS, COMD HOSP NC
70. SL-04681L LT COL NARESH KUMAR, GEN SER
71. IC-66933P MAJ ANUJ SAMAIYA, INT, 1 FD INT DET(9 CORPS SUR UNIT)
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
72. TA-42967K CAPT NEIL SHAJI, 116 INF BN (TA) PARA ATT WITH 4 PARA (SF)
73. TJ-5363N SUB SHEIKH TAHIR, 162 INF BN (TA) JAK LI
74. JC-561673N NB SUB SHOBHA KANT ROY, 14 BIHAR REGT
75. JC-811984K NB SUB RAVINDER SINGH, INT, 4 CISU
MENTION-IN-DESPATCHES
OPERATION MEGHDOOT
1. IC-68691W MAJ PRASHANT DHUKIA, 3 BIHAR
OPERATION RAKSHAK
1. IC-63962Y LT COL PATIL SHREE VIKAS, INT
2. SS-44871A MAJ SUSHANT KASHYAP, ARMD, 53 RR
3. SS-46035P MAJ VIKAS TYAGI, INT, 31 CIU
4. IC-70856H MAJ RAJIV KUMAR, ARTY, 284 FD REGT
5. IC-73066Y MAJ SIDDHARTHDEO SHARMA, ENGRS, 1 RR
6. IC-73396X MAJ PRANIT SINGH, 22 RAJPUT
7. IC-76405Y MAJ AMAN KUMAR MALIK, SIGS, 2 RR
8. IC-76850X MAJ VINAY KUMAR, ARTY, 14 FD REGT
9. SS-43753A MAJ AMIT KUMAR MISHRA, 22 RAJPUT
10. SL-04897M MAJ SHIV KUMAR, ARTY, 841 LT REGT
11. SS-45964F CAPT PANKAJ BEHL, ARMD, 53 RR
12. JC-431198Y SUB RANJIV KUMAR, 19 PUNJAB
13. JC-603225L NB SUB HARI KAJI GURUNG, 4/1 GR
14. 14433932W RHM AJIT KUMAR, ARTY, 284 FD REGT
15. 1494768P HAV GOVINDA BAHADUR KHARKA, ENGRS, 57 ENGR REGT
16. 3402382K HAV MANJIT SINGH, 2 SIKH
17. 3405930F NK GURPREET SINGH, 22 SIKH
18. 3408483N NK JASMINDER SINGH, 22 SIKH
19. 4194971P NK ANAND SINGH, KUMAON, 50 RR
20. 4571905N NK RAMESH ORAON, 15 MAHAR
21. 5048631P NK KAYAR SINGH SARU, 2/1 GR
22. 5757743H NK BAL BAHADUR PARIYAR, 3/8 GR
23. 13624678K NK LAL SINGH, 4 PARA (SF)
24. 13769292L NK SUNIL KUMAR, 4 PARA (SF)
25. 5049519P NK DHAN BAHADUR DHENGA, 4/1 GR
26. 2707505X SEP SUKHVINDER SINGH, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
27. 4287089N SEP PRAFULA KUMAR MALLICK, 21 BIHAR
28. 4487553W SEP SHAMSHER SINGH, 8 SIKH LI
29. 4488153W SEP GURPREET SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
30. 20002892K SEP PRINCE JASWAL, 20 DOGRA
31. 4096814M RFN KUSHAL SINGH, 4 GARH RIF
32. 16020643F RFN PRAVANDH SINGH TOMAR, 16 RAJ RIF
33. 4092077Y PTR LAXMAN SINGH RAWAT, 9 PARA (SF)
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/jan/i201812504.htm
25-January, 2018 18:55 IST
AIR MARSHAL Chandrashekharan Harikumar AVSM VM VSM ADC AIR Officer Commanding-In-Chief Western AIR Command Awarded with PVSM
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
Air Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar AVSM VM VSM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command has been awarded with most prestigious Presidential award “Param Vishisth Seva Medal (PVSM) on the occasion of Republic Day 2018. He was commissioned in the IAF in the year 1979.
He is the son of Shri MK Chandrashekharan Pillai and Late Smt Sreedevi Amma and hails from Pandanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha District of Kerala. He finished his schooling from the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun.
The Air Marshal is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, he has over 3300 hours of flying. He has held many significant staff appointments at Air Headquarters, Operational Air Commands and also commanded a frontline fighter base. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College, the Air Marshal was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, eastern Air Command to his present appointment as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command.
His other awards includes Vishisth Seva Medal in Jan 2005, Vayu Sena Medal in Jan 2011 and Ati Vishisth Seva Medal in Jan 2016. The Air Marshal has also been appointed as Honorary Air Force ADC to President of India since 01 Jan 2017.
Air Marshal C Hari Kumar is married to Mrs Devika Hari Kumar. Her present appointment is as President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional) Western Air Command.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 19:00 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Sqn Ldr Kamal Sharma Flying (Pilot)
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
In Jun 2017, the Chhattisgarh Police and CRPF had launched "Operation Prahar", a major joint operation against Naxalites in Sukma district. Anti Naxal Task Force (ANTF) was involved in large scale troop induction missions and was on hot stand-by at Sukma and Jagdalpur. On
24 Jun 17, a heavy exchange of fire took place between CRPF and the Naxals at Tondamarka located 20 km south of Chintagufa in Sukma, in which five jawans of the Special Task Force (STF) of Chhattisgarh Police were critically injured. Since it was impossible to move the casualties to any nearby helipad, the IAF agreed to evacuate the casualties from the encounter area itself. Sqn Ldr Kamal Sharma Flying (Pilot), an experienced Helicopter Combat Leader was tasked to proceed immediately to Sukma.
Sqn Ldr Sharma assessed the complete situation and took an operational update from SP Sukma. On receiving the go ahead from Task Force Commander, he immediately proceeded to the dangerous conflict zone to land at a designated unprepared landing zone as captain of the lead aircraft, with another helicopter providing overhead escort protection. The weather was inclement and the encounter zone was in thick jungles in an unfamiliar area where the security forces had never ventured earlier. Judiciously avoiding known threat zones and in a display of courage, he safely landed in a small clearing in the encounter zone in the thick jungle and picked up the five casualties. While taking off, the helicopter was fired upon by the Naxalities. There were bullet hits in the cargo compartment and a rotor blade. Notwithstanding the firing on the helicopter, he remained undeterred. He displayed exceptional courage and situational awareness, in maneuvering the helicopter from the firing zone as the safety of the casualties, his crew and the aircraft was paramount in his mind. After ascertaining the aircraft's airworthiness by getting it visually inspected by the escort helicopter, he carried out a safe landing at Sukma. He further ensured that the casualties were promptly moved in the other helicopter to Raipur. By willingly accepting and executing a very high risk mission, saving precious lives and the helicopter, Sqn Ldr Sharma displayed exceptional courage which has special significance not only for the IAF but also for the troops involved in these operations.
For his act of exceptional courage and fortitude in the conduct of a daring mission in Operation Triveni, Squadron Leader Kamal Sharma has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:57 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan ADM/Garud
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
On 18 Nov 17, on receipt of specific intelligence, an operation was launched jointly by Garud team and 13 RR in village Chanderger, District Bandipora in Jammu & Kashmir. Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan Adm/Garud, while leading the Garud team exhibiting exceptional situational awareness and courage, covertly deployed the Garud team in cordon at the target house Wherein suspected terrorists were hiding, and cut off all possible escape routes. While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Sensing the intentions of fleeing terrorists, Squadron Leader Chauhan demonstrated indomitable courage, control and admirable leadership in exercising effective and accurate fire by his team on the fleeing terrorists, thereby resulting in shooting down of one category 'A+' and five category 'A' terrorists of LeT. The officer was directly responsible for killing of one category 'A' terrorist named Abu Zurgam (LeT front man in North Kashmir). Disregarding personal safety, he ensured speedy evacuation of the injured men under his command and exhibited admirable leadership in the intensely fought close quarter battle.
For his act of courage, professionalism and leadership in a hostile situation, Squadron Leader Rajiv Chauhan has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:53 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Anshul Saxena Flying (Pilot)
On Saturday, 11 Mar 17 at 0630 h the Unit of Wing Commander Anshul Saxena Flying (Pilot) was tasked for a casualty evacuation of an ITBP personnel from Zursar post, situated at a height of 17,000 feet on the Indo-China border. The patient had suffered a major heart attack and needed immediate evacuation to survive. Wing Commander Anshul Saxena took stock of the situation and immediately activated the necessary services for launching the rescue effort. On the day of the planned evacuation the weather in the sector was marginal with poor visibility, strong winds and clouding which added to the extreme challenges of high altitude faced by the pilots, Wg Cdr Saxena took the responsibility to lead a two helicopter formation himself for the rescue in the marginal weather. Quick reaction and exemplary planning by him ensured that the mission was underway in the shortest possible time. The risk and challenges faced in such a high altitude evacuation whilst negotiating poor visibility and heavy turbulence are of a very high order. He has more than 4400 hours of accident/incident free flying over varied and extremely challenging terrain.
Another risk faced by the officer was the proximity of the rescue site to the International border with China and obstructions near the helipad which demanded extremely skillful handling of the helicopter at the limits of flight envelope. While approaching the helipad at an altitude of more than 17,000 feet, the weather deteriorated further and visibility dropped to barely 500 m. Wg Cdr Saxena quickly and correctly assessed the situation. He had the option to turn back as a slight misjudgment could have resulted in an adverse situation. He displayed exceptional courage and took a conscious decision to evacuate the seriously ill ITBP personnel. He advised the other member of the formation to hold clear in the valley while he landed to pick up the casualty. While on short finals to land at the unprepared (kutcha) helipad, there was very limited oxygen, varying winds, turbulence and snow bowl which grossly increased the danger of landing in a high altitude helipad. Displaying courage and superior flying skills in the face of adversity, Wg Cdr Saxena executed a safe landing. After picking up the casualty, he again successfully negotiated marginal weather en-route to land at Loma, where he personally undertook a quick turn-around servicing of the aircraft to continue further flight to Leh. He landed safely at the 153 General Hospital at Leh with the casualty on board. He therefore, kept the highest traditions of IAF and set an example for his subordinates by saving the life of the ill personnel.
For this courageous act of professionalism and undeterred valour in which a
precious life was saved by timely evacuation of a combatant from an extremely challenging helipad, Wing Commander Anshul Saxena has been awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:46 IST
President Confers Shaurya Chakra to Corporal Devendra Mehta
Corporal Devendra Mehta was attached for active counter insurgency operations with 13 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under the aegis of 'Op Rakshak' in Jammu & Kashmir. On 18 Nov 17, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and 13 RR in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Corporal Mehta was assigned the role of buddy of LMG man. He exhibited exceptional situational awareness and effective combat skills while deployed in the cordon. He helped establish a speculative and deadly field of fire with his buddy, thereby sealing the likely escape routes of the terrorists. While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Corporal Mehta demonstrated indomitable courage by retaliating with effective, accurate lethal fire and gunned down one category 'A' terrorist named Abu Qital (LeT front man in North Kashmir). To counter other advancing terrorists, he readjusted his arc of fire and provided cover to the LMG man, being fully aware of the risk of being exposed to automatic gunfire. Cpl Mehta disregarding personal safety, displayed indomitable courage while assisting in the evacuation of his buddy Corporal Nirala who was critically injured in the gun fight and took over the LMG to retaliate in order to neutralise the six terrorists.
For this act of gallantry, Corporal Devendra Mehta has been awarded Shaurya Chakra.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:28 IST
Qualifying acts: Kirti Chakra & Shaurya Chakra
KIRTI CHAKRA
MAJOR VIJAYANT BIST
4TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY
06 June to 09 June 2017
On 06 June 2017 at 2140 hours, leading an ambush in Chorgali Forest of Uri district of Jammu and Kashmir, Major Vijayant spotted infiltration and immediately engaged them. In the intense firefight, some terrorists infiltrated into Goalta forest.
At 0500 hours on 07 June, Major Vijayant tracked the terrorists and at 1140 hours engaged them in a fierce firefight. While closing in with the terrorists, first scout of the patrol Rifleman Raj Paul got injured. Under heavy volume of fire from the terrorist, the officer unmindful of his personal safety, crawled forward and pulled his colleague almost 30 meters in an undulating ground behind cover. The terrorists continued to engage the patrol with heavy fire. Undeterred, he regardless of personal dangers, carried out hot pursuit of escaping terrorists. Displaying tactical acumen and extraordinary physical courage, he moved forward and engaged the fleeing terrorist and thus prevented their escape. The officer motivated his team to continue search of terrorists for next 48 hours under adverse weather conditions. His perseverance fructified on 09 June at 1345 hours when the terrorists were sighted again. In ensuing firefight, officer dashed forward, unmindful of terrorist’s heavy fire and lobbed grenades while firing on them. In this daring act he neutralized one terrorist. However, the second terrorist charged towards the patrol and came face to face with the officer. Major Vijayant displaying nerves of steel and raw courage engaged the second terrorist in a close quarter battle and eliminated him at point blank range.
For displaying conspicuous gallantry and indomitable spirit, beyond the call of duty for eliminating two terrorists, saving the life of one comrade under heavy volume of fire and gallantly leading his men in neutralising three more terrorists, Major Vijayant is awarded with “KIRTI CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
MAJOR AKHIL RAJ RV
THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT / 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
01 AUG 2017
On 01 Aug 2017, at approximately 0200 hrs, Major Akhil Raj RV generated input from his sources regarding presence of hardcore Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists in a house in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Displaying tactical acumen of highest order, meticulously planned the operation and established a fool proof cordon with stealth and surprise.
With total disregard to personal safety, the officer carried out reconnaissance amidst heavy terrorist fire for deploying his rocket launcher detachment, subsequently destroying the dominating terrorists from close range, the officer crawled through a breach created into the target house, displayed raw courage and exceptional reflex firing skills to eliminate one terrorist. Major Akhil displaying fearlessness and nerves of steel, deliberately moved out of cover to distract attention of the remaining terrorists so that he they could be neutralized from a different direction by another party.
For displaying exemplary leadership, raw courage, fearlessness in face to intense firing and conspicuous gallantry beyond call of duty resulting in elimination of hard core terrorists of Lashkar-e-Toiba tanzeem, Major Akhil Raj RV is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPTAIN ROHIT SHUKLA
THE RAJPUT REGIMENT / 44TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
03 JULY 2017
Captain Rohit Shukla had been continuously tracking terrorist groups from the last two months. His untiring efforts bore fruits when on 03 July 2017 he was able to generate a specific intelligence regarding presence of terrorists in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir. Officer acted swiftly and reorganized his team from an ongoing operation in another location. To maintain surprise and speed, he quickly moved from previous operation site in a civil vehicle.
On reaching the area, Captain Rohit Shukla displaying presence of mind, quickly appreciated the situation and made necessary changes in his plan and stealthily laid a quick cordon around suspected house. At 0740 hours, he challenged terrorists moving out of the house to ascertain their identity. These persons initiated heavy volume of fire on the officer’s party. Unmindful of his personal safety, Showing indomitable spirit and raw courage, Captain Rohit closed in with the terrorists and showing excellent tactical acumen, he directed MGL fire on the hiding terrorists, thus, forcing the terrorists to change their location.
Subsequently, during the search, Captain Rohit’s party drew fire from the terrorists and a grenade hurled by terrorists injured Captain Rohit in his leg. Despite being injured and bleeding he continued directing fire and in the highest traditions of the Army, personally led the evacuation of his team from the target house complex. Thus saving lives of own personnel.
For displaying indomitable courage, initiative, bravery and taking on the terrorists, unmindful of his personal safety, resulting in the elimination of hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Captain Rohit Shukla is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPTAIN ABHINAV SHUKLA
2ND BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
24 JUNE 2017 TO 25 JUNE 2017
Captain Abhinav Shukla was part of the team tasked to clear a built up area at Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir where terrorists were hiding after attacking a CRPF convoy. During close recce the officer was injured with grenade splinters. Despite the injury the officer volunteered to lead his squad into the built up area and in a daring feat while displaying exemplary leadership was the first to climb into the complex, covering an approximate height of 40 feet while firing on the move.
While clearing the built up area Captain Abhinav Shukla drew accurate fire from terrorists, injuring him with a laceration. Unmindful of his injury and oblivious to the pain he continued to fire accurately on the terrorists. In the resulting close quarter fire fight the officer personally eliminated hardcore terrorists. Refusing to be evacuated and unmindful of personal injuries Captain Abhinav Shukla continued to guide his men and provided accurate fire support which led to the successful execution of the operation.
His display of indomitable courage and leadership resulted in successful termination of a highly complex and difficult operation. For displaying gallant action in spite of personal injuries and raw courage under fire, Capt Abhinav Shukla is award with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPT PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA
106 INFANTRY BATTALION TERRITORIAL ARMY (PARA) ATTACHED WITH
4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
28 MAY 2017
Captain Pradeep Shoury Arya was commissioned into 106 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (PARA) on 20 November 2009 and was attached with 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
Captain Pradeep was the mission leader tasked to create an effective vibrant intelligence network along the line of control at Baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir
On 28 May 2017 his assets informed of a probable infiltration which included both Lashkar-e-Taiba opposite own general area Chabuk in 19 Infantry Division Area of Responsibility, who were tasked to carryout direct action on own Acting swiftly Captain Arya organized a ambush party and stealthy inducted his team at the forward Line of Control post to intercept-cum-ambush them in the likely infiltration route
At approximately 2230 hours on 28 May 2017, Captain Pradeep while sitting his troop detected move of 4-6 terrorists moving 200 meters ahead in the nallah. Fearing the terrorists might slip away using the moon less night and dense jungle foliage, the officer showing pre-eminent valor moved ahead with his buddy in the mined area to intercept them and immediately initiated a firefight. Displaying intrepidity at the risk of his life and cold nerves he closed in, and sited himself over a fallen tree overlooking the terrorists Captain Pradeep Shoury Arya showing heroic initiative and inspirational combat leadership ran ahead from his concealed position, unmindful of his own safety and came directly in contact with the terrorists and eliminated them.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
HAVILDAR MUBARIK ALI
THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT / 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
30 July 2017
On generic input regarding movement of terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, a battalion level cordon and search operation was launched on 30 July 2017 at approximately 0300 hours. Havildar Mubarik Ali was the Quick Reaction Team Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) of his company during the op.
At approximately 0850 hours, The NCO observed movement of suspicious personnel in a by-lane, taking cover NCO challenged these suspected personnel, they immediately fired back at the NCO, The terrorists took cover and started firing on the NCO. With the aim of effectively engaging the terrorist, NCO with utter disregard to personal safety, under heavy terrorist fire crawled and changed his location. In this process he got wounded, however, displaying exemplary junior leadership and courage beyond the call of duty, Havildar Mubarik Ali surprised and neutralized the terrorists.
For displaying exemplary junior leadership and courage beyond call of duty which resulted in elimination of two hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Havildar Mubarik Ali is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
HAVILDAR RABINDRA THAPA
4/1ST BATTALION THE GORKHA RIFLES
07 JUNE 2017 TO 08 JUNE 2017
Havildar Rabindra Thapa is the post commander of Kilo III stop of the Sangam Complex along the Line of Control in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir.
On the night of 07 June 2017, while an intense Cease Fire Violation was in progress, he continued to scan the area ahead with a Hand Held Thermal Imager and identified movement of some terrorists who were across the Anti Infiltration Obstacle System. He immediately alerted his Platoon Commander and commenced recording of the movement of the terrorists.
Once the terrorists had crossed though being under heavy fire, he re-sited himself without fear for his own safety and sprung the opportunity ambush.
As the terrorists started fleeing he continued to bring down effective fire. The individual crawled and moved to one flank from where he was able to bring down effective fire to eliminate the terrorists.
For this display of conspicuous courage, bravery and high awareness levels leading to the elimination of hard core foreign terrorists, Havildar Rabindra Thapa is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
NAIK NARENDER SINGH
9TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
24 – 25 JUNE 2017
Naik Narender Singh was part of the Troop deployed along the Line of Control at Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent unprovoked enemy attacks and infiltration in Noushera Sector.
On 25 June 2017 at 0445 hours, movement of heavily armed terrorists along the Line of Control was picked up by own troops. The troop immediately launched to cut off and intercept the terrorists. On challenging them the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and scattered in the dense bush. As the gun fight raged, own squad came under intense fire from a group terrorists hiding behind the rocks. Realising the grave threat to own troops, Naik Narender displaying superlative battle craft, closed in with the hostiles and lobbed grenades to flush them out. Finding themselves cornered, the hostiles rushed out firing and lobbing grenades simultaneously. Undeterred by the fire, Naik Narender maintained his composure eliminated the hostiles at close quarters.
For his unparalleled devotion to duty, dogged determination, unflinching resolve and exceptional battle craft while single handedly eliminating the infiltrating, Naik Narender Singh is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
LANCE NAIK BADHER HUSSAIN
4TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR LIGHT INFANTRY
07 JUNE 2017
On 07 June 2017 at 0500 hours, Lance Naik Badher was the leading scout of the search party into a dense Forest at Uri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Persistently searching trails of terrorists at 1140 hours, he spotted terrorists and immediately warned his party. However, in the ensuing firefight, Rifleman Vijay was severely injured. Sensing danger to his buddy he exposed himself, unmindful of his personal safety, he continued maintaining his position and brought down heavy volume of fire on terrorists, enabling others to pull back his buddy to safety but terrorists managed to escape. Undeterred, he continued hot pursuit and was part of search for trail of terrorists. When terrorists were sited again, he established a stop and displaying nerves of steel, brought down accurate fire on them, ensuring elimination of the terrorists.
For this gallant act of saving a life and eliminating hardcore foreign terrorists ensemble with conspicuous courage, beyond the call of duty, Lance Naik Badher is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
SHAURYA CHAKRA
PARATROOPER MANCHU
12TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
06 JUNE 2017
Paratrooper Manchu, 12th Battalion THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES), deployed in Mon District (Nagaland) was part of Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) on 06 June 17.
Based on input regarding move of suspected cadres of NSCN(K) and ULFA(I), combined column under Major David Manlun and Capt (Now Major) Nitesh Kumar moved out to establish a MVCP. At approx at 2200h two Auto Rickshaws sped past MVCP and on being pursued by own squad in Gypsy came to sudden halt. The terrorists dismounted and opened heavy fire and lobbed grenades on own party. In the ensuing fire fight three soldiers were critically injured. Paratrooper Manchu moved towards injured under heavy fire and brought down effective fire and enabled elimination of the terrorists. Due to the grenade blast he was grievously injured in both eyes and shoulder but despite bleeding profusely he pulled back two soldiers to safety.
During the operation Paratrooper Manchu displayed raw courage and presence of mind under heavy fire. His initiative and determination of very high order despite grievous injuries to himself saved lives of his fellow squad members. For this gallant action, Paratrooper Manchu is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:24 IST
President Confers Ashok Chakra (Posthumous) to Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 26 JANUARY 2018, 0001 HRS
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala was a specialist weapon operator in the IAF Special Forces Detachment. He was attached with 13 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, under the aegis of 'Op Rakshak' in Jammu & Kashmir for active counter insurgency operations. On 18 Nov 17, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and 13 RR in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Cpl Nirala, displaying exceptional battle craft, positioned himself close to the approach of the hideout, thus cutting off all possibilities of an escape by the insurgents. Laying this ambush itself at such close quarters demanded a very high degree of courage and professional acumen.
While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Cpl Nirala, disregarding personal safety and displaying indomitable courage, retaliated with effective lethal fire and gunned down a category 'A' terrorist named Ubaid Alias Osama Jungi (nephew of LeT commander Zaki Ur Rehman Lakhvi). Readjusting his position to protect his colleagues and preventing other terrorists from escaping, Cpl Nirala killed one more category `A+' terrorist, named Mehmud Bhai (LeT North Kashmir commander) and injured two others. In this violent exchange of fire, Cpl Nirala was hit by a volley of small arms fire. Despite being critically injured, the Corporal continued retaliatory fire. Subsequently, he succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds received in the fierce encounter, which resulted in the killing of alI six dreaded terrorists.
For this act of most conspicuous bravery, pre-eminent valour and supreme sacrifice, Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala has been awarded Ashok Chakra (Posthumous).
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:44 IST
The President Confers Ashok Chakra to 918203 Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala Indian Air Force (Security) (Posthumous)
918203 Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala Indian Air Force (Security) was on posted strength of a Garud Special Forces Unit, a detachment of which was attached to a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under aegis of ‘Op Rakshak’ in Jammu & Kashmir.
On 18 November, 2017, based on specific tech intelligence, an offensive was launched jointly by the Garud detachment and Rashtriya Rifles Battalion in Chanderger village of Bandipora district in J&K. The Garud detachment covertly approached the target house where the suspected terrorists were hiding and laid a close quarter ambush. Cpl Nirala, displaying exceptional battle craft, positioned himself close to the approach of the hideout, thus cutting off all possibilities of an escape by the terrorists. Laying this ambush itself at such close quarters demanded a very high degree of courage and professional acumen.
While the detachment laid in wait, six terrorists hiding in the house, rushed out, shooting and lobbing grenades at the Garuds. Cpl Nirala, disregarding personal safety and displaying indomitable courage, retaliated with effective lethal fire and gunned down two category ‘A’ terrorists and injured two others. In this violent exchange of fire, Cpl Nirala was hit by a volley of small arms fire. Despite being critically injured, the Corporal continued retaliatory fire. Subsequently, he succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds received in the fierce encounter, which resulted in the killing of all six dreaded terrorists.
Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala exhibited most conspicuous gallantry in fighting with terrorists and made supreme sacrifice.
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:21 IST
Gallantry Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and nine Shaurya Chakras to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2018 which has been included in the list of citations.
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/jan/i201812502.htm
Summary of Honours and Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
1. The list of personnel being conferred gallantry and distinguished awards on the occasion of Republic Day - 2018 are attached.
2. Summary of Awards.
Award
No’s
Remarks
PVSM
19
KC
01
UYSM
04
AVSM
32
Including 02 “Bar to AVSM”
SC
09
YSM
10
SM (Gallantry)
88
Including 02 “Bar to SM (Gallantry)”
SM (Distinguished)
40
Including 02 “Bar to SM(Distinguished)”
VSM
76
Including 01 “Bar to VSM”
Mention-in-Despatches
34
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Ministry of Defence
25-January, 2018 18:21 IST
Gallantry Awards to Army on Republic Day 2018
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and nine Shaurya Chakras to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2018 which has been included in the list of citations.
http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2018/jan/i201812501.htm
Following documents are attached to the Press Release :-
LIST OF PERSONNEL BEING CONFERRED GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS ON THE OCCASION OF REPUBLIC DAY-2018
PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35479Y LT GEN BALWANT SINGH NEGI, UYSM, YSM, SM, VSM**, INF
2. IC-35796A LT GEN KANWAL JEET SINGH GILL, AVSM, VSM, EME (RETD)
3. IC-35904Y LT GEN SARATH CHAND, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, INF
4. IC-35919F LT GEN AMARJEET SINGH, AVSM**, SM, INF
5. IC-35923K LT GEN JAGBIR SINGH CHEEMA, AVSM, VSM, INF (RETD)
6. IC-35960X LT GEN SHRAVAN KUMAR PATYAL, UYSM, SM, INF
7. IC-35965W LT GEN RAJENDRA RAMRAO NIMBHORKAR, UYSM, AVSM, SM**, VSM, INF
8. IC-35987P LT GEN DEWAN RABINDRANATH SONI, VSM, ARMD
9. IC-38311X LT GEN SATISH KUMAR DUA, UYSM, SM, VSM, INF
10. IC-38654N LT GEN DEVRAJ ANBU, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
11. IC-38679A LT GEN ABHAY KRISHNA, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, INF
12. IC-38722W LT GEN CHERISH MATHSON, SM, VSM, INF
13. IC-39083M LT GEN SANJAY KUMAR JHA, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
14. IC-39098P LT GEN GURPRATAP SINGH DHILLON, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
15. IC-39295X LT GEN PARMINDER JIT SINGH PANNU, AVSM, VSM, INF
16. IC-39818L LT GEN SURESH SHARMA, AVSM, ENGRS
17. MR-03992M LT GEN ARUP KUMAR DAS, AMC
18. IC-38691F MAJ GEN JATINDER SINGH BEDI, ARTY (RETD)
19. IC-40700W MAJ GEN SANJAY THAPA, ARTY
KIRTI CHAKRA
1. IC-66219P MAJ VIJAYANT BIST, 4 JAK LI
UTTAM YUDH SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-38753W LT GEN JASWINDER SINGH SANDHU, AVSM, VSM, INF, HQ 15 CORPS
2. IC-39185H LT GEN AJAE KUMAR SHARMA, YSM, SM, INF, HQ 16 CORPS
3. IC-39465W LT GEN AMARJEET SINGH BEDI, YSM, VSM, INF, HQ 4 CORPS
4. IC-39492A LT GEN ANIL CHAUHAN, AVSM, SM, VSM, INF, HQ 3 CORPS
BAR TO ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35962H LT GEN LALIT KUMAR PANDEY, AVSM, SM, INF (RETD)
2. IC-39070P LT GEN RANBIR SINGH, AVSM, YSM, SM, INF
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-35201X LT GEN AJAI KUMAR SAHGAL, VSM, AAD (RETD)
2. IC-35955M LT GEN AMRIK SINGH, SM, INF
3. IC-37398X LT GEN RAJAN RAVINDRAN, VSM, INF
4. IC-39073H LT GEN SANJEEV KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA, ENGRS
5. IC-39130Y LT GEN RAJEEV CHOPRA, INF
6. IC-39140H LT GEN PARMINDER SINGH JAGGI, AAD
7. IC-39283H LT GEN KANWAL KUMAR, ARMY AVN
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
8. IC-39380A LT GEN PODALI SHANKAR RAJESHWAR, VSM, ARTY
9. IC-39436F LT GEN SATINDER KUMAR SAINI, YSM, VSM, INF
10. IC-39624H LT GEN PRADEEP M BALI, VSM, INF
11. IC-39675W LT GEN VIJAY SINGH, SM, VSM, INF
12. IC-39871W LT GEN SANTOSH KUMAR UPADHYA, SM, VSM, INF
13. IC-39898N LT GEN DEPINDER SINGH AHUJA, ENGRS
14. IC-40031H LT GEN SANJEEV KANAL, ARTY
15. IC-40101W LT GEN RAJNI KANT JAGGA, VSM, ARMD
16. IC-40235P LT GEN GOPAL R, SM, INF
17. IC-40753P LT GEN MANMOHAN JEET SINGH KAHLON, ARMD
18. V-000359F LT GEN AMOLOK JIT SINGH, VSM, RVC
19. MR-04142P LT GEN SANJEEV CHOPRA, VSM, AMC
20. IC-40795F MAJ GEN SANJEEV NARAIN, INF
21. IC-40873N MAJ GEN RAMACHANDRA NAGRAJ, VSM, SIGS
22. IC-41072Y MAJ GEN RAJEEV SIROHI, VSM, INF
23. IC-41166W MAJ GEN SATINDER SINGH, AAD
24. IC-41183W MAJ GEN SURESH CHANDRA MOHANTY, GUARDS
25. IC-41860H MAJ GEN SHANTANU DAYAL, SM, VSM, INF
26. IC-42004X MAJ GEN RANA PRATAP KALITA, SM, VSM, INF
27. IC-42389A MAJ GEN BAGGAVALLI SOMASHEKAR RAJU, YSM, INF
28. IC-45050X MAJ GEN TEJBIR SINGH, SM, INF
29. MR-05596P MAJ GEN MADHURI KANITKAR, VSM, AMC
30. IC-49650X BRIG GAMBHIR SINGH, GARH RIF, 63 MTN BDE
SHAURYA CHAKRA
1. IC-76619P MAJ AKHIL RAJ RV, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
2. IC-76020F CAPT ROHIT SHUKLA, RAJPUT, 44 RR
3. SS-44764Y CAPT ABHINAV SHUKLA, 2 PARA (SF)
4. TA-42759Y CAPT PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA, 106 INF BN (TA) PARA ATT WITH 4 PARA (SF)
5. 2691007Y HAV MUBARIK ALI, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
6. 5047762N HAV RABINDRA THAPA, 4/1 GR
7. 13625628L NK NARENDER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
8. 9109592Y L/NK BADHER HUSSAIN, 4 JAK LI
9. 13630400Y PTR MANCHU, 12 PARA (SF)
YUDH SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-42336F MAJ GEN AJAI KUMAR SINGH, SM, VSM, INF, HQ CIF (K)
2. IC-48579H BRIG CHARANJEET SINGH DEWGUN, 3 GR, HQ 104 INF BDE
3. IC-48681L BRIG RAGHAVACHARI SANTHANA RAMAN, MAHAR, HQ 114 INF BDE
4. IC-49189M BRIG NAGENDRA SINGH, SM, PUNJAB, HQ 102 INF BDE
5. IC-49500F BRIG ABHIJIT SURENDRA PENDHARKAR, ASSAM, HQ 93 INF BDE
6. IC-49588W BRIG MOHINDER PAL SINGH, SM, JAK RIF, HQ 190 MTN BDE
7. IC-50080Y BRIG YASHPAL SINGH AHLAWAT, SM, MADRAS, HQ 12 INF BDE
8. IC-56428Y COL MOHINDER KUMAR SHAN, 9 JAK LI
9. IC-60233L COL SHARANG PUN, 4/1 GR
10. IC-60253Y COL KAMAL NAURIYAL, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
BAR TO SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
1. IC-75660Y MAJ ANKIT HARJAI, SM, ARMD, 22 RR
2. 13623578M HAV RAJESH KUMAR, SM, 1 PARA (SF)
SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
1. IC-56328N COL CHARANPREET SINGH, JAK RIF, 3 RR
2. IC-63279Y LT COL PRAVEEN MADHAV KHANZODE, INT
3. IC-65402L LT COL ASHUTOSH SHARMA, GUARDS, 21 RR
4. IC-64017P MAJ TEJAS B CANDADE, 2 PARA (SF)
5. IC-66253P MAJ RAJAT VYAS, SIKH LI, 19 RR
6. IC-67758X MAJ SAMEER BANSAL, 9 PARA (SF)
7. IC-68144F MAJ NISHIT KASHYAP, PUNJAB, 22 RR
8. IC-70493K MAJ SANDEEP THAPA, ARTY, 52 RR
9. IC-71397F MAJ AKSHAY CHAUBEY, ASC, 57 RR
10. IC-71931N MAJ SUKHWINDER SINGH, ASC, 41 RR
11. IC-72229P MAJ KARTIKEYA MANRAL, KUMAON, 50 RR
12. IC-72351L MAJ KULDEEP SINGH, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
13. IC-72759K MAJ SACHIN SINGH RAWAT, ASSAM, 42 RR
14. IC-73342W MAJ VIPUL NARAYAN, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
15. IC-75017P MAJ SIDDHARTH KUMAR NAYAK, ARTY, 56 RR
16. IC-75423P MAJ NITESH KUMAR, 12 PARA (SF)
17. IC-75775M MAJ K NAVEEN REDDY, ENGRS, 42 RR
18. IC-76440F MAJ TASOU PRAO, JAK RIF, 3 RR
19. IC-79137L MAJ NINGTHOUJAM MAKJAL SINGH, 4/1 GR
20. SS-43376P MAJ VARUN SINGH SLATHIA, SIKH LI, 2 RR
21. SS-43634K MAJ VIKRAM SINGH, ASC, 42 RR
22. IC-75931L CAPT ABHISHEK KUMAR, MECH INF, 9 RR
23. IC-76434N CAPT NAVEEN SIGER, 4 PARA (SF)
24. IC-76546N CAPT DAVINDER PAL SINGH, MAHAR, 1 RR
25. IC-77276W CAPT SAHIL BHARDWAJ, SIKH LI, 19 RR
26. IC-77396P CAPT DUSHYANT SINGH, ARMD, 55 RR
27. IC-77896M CAPT MANISH KUMAR SINGH, 2 PARA (SF)
28. IC-78776A CAPT DIVYANSHU AHUJA, ENGRS, 50 RR
29. IC-80335H CAPT DUOMAI SHOZII PAOSHO, 7 MADRAS
30. SS-44861W CAPT KAUSTUBH PRAKASHKUMAR RANE, GARH RIF, 36 RR
31. SS-47582W CAPT PRANAY PANWAR, 4 SIKH
32. SS-47917H CAPT PRANSHU MAURYA, 7/11 GR
33. SS-48221K CAPT PRABHAKAR DEV SINGH, 14 DOGRA
34. JC-431089M SUB SHASHI KUMAR, 19 PUNJAB (POSTHUMOUS)
35. JC-460076X SUB RAMESH KUMAR, MARATHA LI, 56 RR
36. JC-471297K SUB JAIVIR SINGH, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
37. JC-612987A SUB MANISH GURUNG, 4 GR
38. JC-413919P NB SUB ASHOK KUMAR, 4 PARA (SF)
39. JC-414162K NB SUB SUNIL KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
40. 2493054L HAV BALWANT SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
41. 2494144Y HAV VIJAY KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
42. 2791742K HAV KARAMBHALKAR RAJARAM TUKARAM, MARATHA LI, 41 RR
43. 4079429M HAV AVTAR SINGH, GARH RIF, 36 RR
44. 4272189F HAV PRABHU SAHAY TIRKEY, 21 BIHAR (POSTHUMOUS)
45. 4275229H HAV SHEW SHANKAR CHAUDHARI, 2 BIHAR
46. 4366524Y HAV RONGSEN SASHI, 2 PARA (SF)
47. 4569674K HAV VINOD KUMAR, MAHAR, 1 RR
48. 13622774A HAV LAXMAN SINGH, 3 PARA(SF)
49. 13757526X HAV JALIL AHMED, JAK LI, 52 RR
50. 15561142H HAV BHAG SINGH, ENGRS, 2 RR
51. 2802845L NK JADHAV SANDIP SARJERAO,15MARATHA LI (POSTHUMOUS)
52. 2895878A NK VIKASH KUMAR, RAJ RIF, 57 RR
SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)(Cont’d/-)
53. 3002654L NK BALATTAR SINGH, 21 RAJPUT
54. 4482042H NK JALOUR SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
55. 5049253N NK BADRI BAHADUR GURUNG, 1 GR
56. 9423262K NK DEEPAK KUMAR, 7/11 GR
57. 13625783M NK TILAK RAJ, 9 PARA (SF)
58. 13764688L NK GAGANDEEP SINGH, JAK LI, 52 RR
59. 13767229X NK PURSHOTAM KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
60. 13769548H NK VIRENDER SINGH, 2 PARA (SF)
61. 15140481F NK BALAUR SINGH, ARTY, 56 RR
62. 2698814W L/NK NARESH KUMAR, GREN, 55 RR
63. 2698879K L/NK BABU LAL, GREN, 55 RR
64. 13626753F L/NK RAJPATI SHAHNI, 2 PARA (SF)
65. 14934920W L/NK AJAY SINGH PARIHAR, MECH INF, 42 RR
66. 15621397P L/NK VIPIN KUMAR, GUARDS, 50 RR
67. 2498961P SEP JASPAL SINGH, PUNJAB, 53 RR
68. 2502154A SEP SUKHRAJ SINGH, PUNJAB, 22 RR
69. 2813048A SEP KHARADE SANDIP KAILAS, MARATHA LI, 41 RR
70. 2813791P SEP MANE SAVAN BALKU, 15MARATHA LI (POSTHUMOUS)
71. 4376797P SEP NZAN LOTHA, ASSAM, 42 RR
72. 4377488Y SEP MILI KAMBU, ASSAM, 42 RR
73. 4379692W SEP RIKPE TAIPODIA, ASSAM, 42 RR
74. 4487592P SEP MANINDER SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
75. 4491739X SEP JASPREET SINGH, 8 SIKH LI (POSTHUMOUS)
76. 4584321F SEP GAWAI SUMEDH WAMAN, MAHAR, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
77. 4585664K SEP ILAYARAJA P, MAHAR, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
78. 9107784X SEP MOHD RAFIQ, JAK LI, 19 RR
79. 14705398M SEP THANGCHONLEN, ASSAM, 42 RR
80. 19002288P SEP AVTAR SINGH, 21 SIKH
81. 15233495N GNR BANWARI LAL, ARTY, 56 RR
82. 15234255H GNR SITA RAM, ARTY, 57 RR
83. 4088047K RFN YOGHESH SINGH, GARH RIF, 36 RR
84. 4094703W RFN SACHIN SINGH RANA, GARH RIF, 36 RR
85. 9112935P RFN JAWEED AHMAD SHEIKH, JAK LI, 36 RR
86. 15503957Y SWR NARESH KUMAR SINGH, ARMD, 55 RR
BAR TO SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED)
1. IC-45009F MAJ GEN SUKHDEEP SANGWAN, SM, INF
2. IC-58605M COL DHEERAJ KOTWAL, SM, 10 SIKH LI
SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED)
1. IC-39106H MAJ GEN PANKAJ ARORA, ARTY (RETD)
2. IC-39457X MAJ GEN MOHANDEEP SINGH GHURA, VSM, INF
3. IC-39696M MAJ GEN JACOB THARAKAN CHACKO, AOC
4. IC-40804X MAJ GEN DIG VIJAY SETIA, VSM, ENGRS
5. IC-45022L MAJ GEN KANWAR MANMEET SINGH, ARTY
6. IC-42857P BRIG GURVIR SINGH KAHLON, PUNJAB, HQ IDS
7. IC-42919K BRIG MANOJ KUMAR, ARTY, DY MS-11
8. IC-43407K BRIG SURENDER PAVAMANI, ARTY, DDG EM(A)
9. IC-44057P BRIG RAJIV MANKOTIA, VSM, 4 GR, DDG (PROC)
10. IC-45524N BRIG VISHWANATHAN VENKAT SUBRAMANIAM, MECH INF, MIRC
11. IC-45577M BRIG GAUTAM GANGULY, VSM, GRENADIERS, HQ CTF, NSG
SENA MEDAL (DISTINGUISHED) (Cont’d/-)
12. IC-47023M BRIG NAVNEET SINGH SARNA, ARTY, CDM, SCUNDERABAD
13. IC-48518L BRIG MOHIT MALHOTRA, ARMD, 16 (I) ARMD BDE
14. IC-48970A BRIG VIKRAM NAGPAL, GRENADIERS, HQ 5 SECT RR
15. IC-49151H BRIG RAJA CHAKRABORTY, BIHAR, HQ 1 SECT RR
16. IC-49472A BRIG SATISH DAHIYA, SIKH LI, 112 MTN BDE
17. IC-49480Y BRIG ROHIT CHOUDHARY, MARATHA LI, 9 (I) MTN BDE GP
18. IC-49525N BRIG RAJESH SRIVASTAVA, ARTY, HQ 25 ARTY BDE
19. MR-05971P BRIG HARISHANKER AGRAWAL, VSM, AMC, MH KIRKEE
20. IC-50785L COL ANIL JOHN ALFRED PEREIRA, SIGS
21. IC-51018Y COL UMAID SINGH RATHORE, VSM, ARMY AVN, 204 ARMY AVN SQD (UH)
22. IC-53119L COL RAKESH NAIR, 9 GR
23. IC-53168N COL PRASHANT GANPATRAO SANKPAL, GARH RIF,
24. IC-54647F COL MELEVEETIL RAJIV MENON, MADRAS
25. IC-56330L COL VIKRAM JEET SINGH, KUMAON, 13 RR
26. IC-56441H COL IMON MUKHERJEE, MAHAR, 1 RR
27. IC-57836W COL BEERINDER SINGH SANDHU, 10 MADRAS
28. IC-58679F COL SUVRAT CHATURVEDI, INT, HQ NC
29. IC-59088M COL VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA, 3/8 GR
30. IC-59674P COL ASHOK PALIATH ACHUTHAN, SIKH LI, 2 RR
31. IC-60092F COL DHARMENDRA YADAV, SIKH LI, 19 RR
32. IC-64826P COL HARMANDEEP SINGH GREWAL, 21 PUNJAB
33. IC-64859A COL VISHAL SINGH, JAK RIF, 22 RR
34. IC-56511W LT COL NAVEEN GAHLAWAT, INT
35. IC-61399Y LT COL ANIL MEHTA, ARMY AVN, 204 ARMY AVN SQD (UH)
36. IC-62033N LT COL INDERJOT SINGH MANN, ARMD
37. IC-63479P LT COL RAJENDER SINGH JAMWAL, ARMY AVN, 30(I) R&O FLT
38. IC-70447P MAJ PRAVEEN KUMAR SINGH, ARMY AVN, 23 (I) R&O FLT
BAR TO VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-48507Y BRIG DUNDAYYA MALLIKARJUN PURVIMATH, VSM, ENGRS, CE (P) HIMANK
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. IC-37882K Maj Gen Dalip Singh, AOC
2. IC-39229P MAJ GEN DEVESH AGNIHOTRI, MECH INF
3. IC-39472M MAJ GEN JITENDRA KUMAR MARWAL, INF
4. IC-39812K MAJ GEN GIRISH KUMAR, ENGRS
5. IC-40757L MAJ GEN VIKAL SAHNI, SM, INF
6. IC-41196N MAJ GEN SUDHAKAR JEE, INF
7. IC-41509F MAJ GEN KANWAL JEET SINGH DHILLON, YSM, INF
8. IC-41702N MAJ GEN ML MOHAN BABU, ARTY
9. IC-42079P MAJ GEN JITENDRA KUMAR SHUKLA, AAD
10. IC-43630N MAJ GEN SURESH MENON, SIGS
11. IC-45193X MAJ GEN ATUL KAUSHIK, SM, INF
12. MR-04569Y MAJ GEN GAUTAM GANGULY, AMC
13. IC-40710A BRIG SURENDRA MEHTA, 11 GR
14. IC-41927W BRIG SHIVENDER SINGH, YSM, GARH RIF
15. IC-42270W BRIG KAMAL KUMAR REPSWAL, SM, ENGRS
16. IC-42283N BRIG GURJEET SINGH KAMBO, ENGRS
17. IC-42782H BRIG DEEPAK OBHRAI, ARTY
18. IC-42794X BRIG MV SUCHINDRA KUMAR, YSM, ASSAM
19. IC-43262K BRIG ARUN ANANTHANARAYAN, YSM, SM, GREN
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
20. IC-43395A BRIG MANOJ KUMAR BINDAL, AAD
21. IC-43843F BRIG ADISH YADAV, RAJ RIF
22. IC-43998W BRIG VIJAY RAMCHANDRA DESHMUKH, EME
23. IC-44055K BRIG VINOD MOHAN CHANDRAN, ARMD
24. IC-44082N BRIG ANEEL RAJ SINGH KAHLON, ARMD
25. IC-44474F BRIG RITU RAJ RAINA, SM, DOGRA
26. IC-45642F BRIG VENKATESHA REDDY G A, SC, JAT
27. IC-47002W BRIG JAGJIT SINGH MANGAT, ARMD
28. IC-47372W BRIG RAJ RISHI SHARMA, ARTY
29. IC-47657H BRIG MICHAEL AJ FERNANDEZ, ENGRS
30. IC-47994X BRIG J KAMESWARA RAO, ENGRS
31. IC-48044P BRIG SUKRITI SINGH DAHIYA, ENGRS
32. IC-48539F BRIG ANIMISH SURESH RANADE, PARA
33. IC-48551H BRIG KISHAN PAL SINGH SIROHI, GUARDS
34. IC-48955N BRIG VIKRAM VARMA, ARMD
35. IC-49036H BRIG VIJAI SINGH RANA, MECH INF
36. IC-49048X BRIG RAKESH MANOCHA, SM, GRENADIERS
37. IC-49095P BRIG AMAR NATH KUKRETI, SM, GRENADIERS
38. IC-49496K BRIG PREET PAL SINGH, 1 GR
39. IC-49510L BRIG HITESH BHALLA, SC**, SM, MARATHA LI
40. IC-49794A BRIG KULDIP PATHAK, SM, MADRAS
41. MR-05069N BRIG SITARAM GHOSH, AMC
42. MR-05521X BRIG KAVITA SAHAI, AMC
43. IC-51475M COL AMIT TALWAR, ARMD
44. IC-52570L COL HARBINDER SINGH BRAR, SIKH
45. IC-52865F COL HEMENDRA BHANDARI, SIKH
46. IC-52892L COL KARAN SINGH, RAJPUT
47. IC-53563F COL PADAM DEV THAKUR, 21 GARH RIF
48. IC-53587L COL VIJAY NARAYAN SHUKLA, INT, 31 CIU
49. IC-54165M COL NAVNEET BAKSHI, SM, MARATHA LI
50. IC-54737H COL ALOK SRIVASTAVA, ASC
51. IC-54874F COL ANIL DEV SWAMI, 8 JAK RIF
52. IC-55212L COL NALINI RANJAN PANDEY, ARTY, HQ EC
53. IC-55867X COL SUNIL BHATT, 1/5 GR
54. IC-56345N COL HIMANSHU RAWAT, 6/5 GR
55. IC-57387M COL RISHI YADAVA, AOC, 17 FAD
56. IC-57666X COL AJAY KUMAR SHARMA, ARTY, 94 FD REGT
57. IC-57942P COL PRAVIN CHANDRA JOSHI, ARTY, 328 MED REGT
58. IC-58466N COL KULWANT SINGH KUHAD, INT, 723 IFSC
59. IC-58675L COL RAMNATH SHANKAR, 8 SIKH LI
60. IC-59159H COL MANEESH PARTHSARTHY, 2 GR, 51 SAG NSG
61. IC-59464P COL DEEPANKAR DAS, 19 PUNJAB
62. IC-59605Y COL GURKIRAN PAL SINGH, GARH RIF, HQ 109 INF BDE
63. IC-59684Y COL SUDIP MAJEE, SM, 14 BIHAR REGT
64. IC-59898P COL LITTON DHAR, GR, 28 AR
65. IC-60970M COL V SURESH KUMAR, 3 BIHAR
66. MR-06245M COL ALOK BHALLA, AMC, 92 BH
67. IC-60747H LT COL S VENGATESAN, SIGS
68. MR-07286H LT COL RISHI DHILLAN, AMC, 92 BH
69. NR-19914Y LT COL SUSHMA THOMAS, MNS, COMD HOSP NC
70. SL-04681L LT COL NARESH KUMAR, GEN SER
71. IC-66933P MAJ ANUJ SAMAIYA, INT, 1 FD INT DET(9 CORPS SUR UNIT)
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (Cont’d/-)
72. TA-42967K CAPT NEIL SHAJI, 116 INF BN (TA) PARA ATT WITH 4 PARA (SF)
73. TJ-5363N SUB SHEIKH TAHIR, 162 INF BN (TA) JAK LI
74. JC-561673N NB SUB SHOBHA KANT ROY, 14 BIHAR REGT
75. JC-811984K NB SUB RAVINDER SINGH, INT, 4 CISU
MENTION-IN-DESPATCHES
OPERATION MEGHDOOT
1. IC-68691W MAJ PRASHANT DHUKIA, 3 BIHAR
OPERATION RAKSHAK
1. IC-63962Y LT COL PATIL SHREE VIKAS, INT
2. SS-44871A MAJ SUSHANT KASHYAP, ARMD, 53 RR
3. SS-46035P MAJ VIKAS TYAGI, INT, 31 CIU
4. IC-70856H MAJ RAJIV KUMAR, ARTY, 284 FD REGT
5. IC-73066Y MAJ SIDDHARTHDEO SHARMA, ENGRS, 1 RR
6. IC-73396X MAJ PRANIT SINGH, 22 RAJPUT
7. IC-76405Y MAJ AMAN KUMAR MALIK, SIGS, 2 RR
8. IC-76850X MAJ VINAY KUMAR, ARTY, 14 FD REGT
9. SS-43753A MAJ AMIT KUMAR MISHRA, 22 RAJPUT
10. SL-04897M MAJ SHIV KUMAR, ARTY, 841 LT REGT
11. SS-45964F CAPT PANKAJ BEHL, ARMD, 53 RR
12. JC-431198Y SUB RANJIV KUMAR, 19 PUNJAB
13. JC-603225L NB SUB HARI KAJI GURUNG, 4/1 GR
14. 14433932W RHM AJIT KUMAR, ARTY, 284 FD REGT
15. 1494768P HAV GOVINDA BAHADUR KHARKA, ENGRS, 57 ENGR REGT
16. 3402382K HAV MANJIT SINGH, 2 SIKH
17. 3405930F NK GURPREET SINGH, 22 SIKH
18. 3408483N NK JASMINDER SINGH, 22 SIKH
19. 4194971P NK ANAND SINGH, KUMAON, 50 RR
20. 4571905N NK RAMESH ORAON, 15 MAHAR
21. 5048631P NK KAYAR SINGH SARU, 2/1 GR
22. 5757743H NK BAL BAHADUR PARIYAR, 3/8 GR
23. 13624678K NK LAL SINGH, 4 PARA (SF)
24. 13769292L NK SUNIL KUMAR, 4 PARA (SF)
25. 5049519P NK DHAN BAHADUR DHENGA, 4/1 GR
26. 2707505X SEP SUKHVINDER SINGH, GRENADIERS, 55 RR
27. 4287089N SEP PRAFULA KUMAR MALLICK, 21 BIHAR
28. 4487553W SEP SHAMSHER SINGH, 8 SIKH LI
29. 4488153W SEP GURPREET SINGH, SIKH LI, 19 RR
30. 20002892K SEP PRINCE JASWAL, 20 DOGRA
31. 4096814M RFN KUSHAL SINGH, 4 GARH RIF
32. 16020643F RFN PRAVANDH SINGH TOMAR, 16 RAJ RIF
33. 4092077Y PTR LAXMAN SINGH RAWAT, 9 PARA (SF)
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