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President Murmu approves 412 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces personnel

President Murmu approves 412 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces personnel

President Murmu approves 412 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces personnel: President Droupadi Murmu on 25 January approved 412 Gallantry awards, including six Kirti Chakras and 15 Shaurya Chakras for Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 74th Republic Day. 

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These include six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, and 15 Shaurya Chakras includingtwo posthumous.

These include one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 92 Sena Medals, including four posthumous, one Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry), seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals.

The Kirti Chakra is India’s second highest gallantry award after the Ashoka Chakra. The Shaurya Chakra is the country’s third highest gallantry award.

The President has also awarded the President’s Tatrakshak Medal to Indian Coast Guard personnel for conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and distinguished service.

Kirti Chakra Awardees

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