India@70: Gallantry awards to Bravehearts of India

The CRPF personnel received the most gallantry medals for the sacrifices they made in guarding the nation.

On the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind approved gallantry award for Army, CRPF and BSF personnel.

Army honoured its brave hearts by awarding Shaurya Chakra and Kirti Chakra.

Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) honoured its heroes with peace time gallantry awards. The CRPF personnel received the most gallantry medals for the sacrifices they made in guarding the nation.

BSF constable Gurnam Singh, who died while foiling an infiltration bid by a group of heavily armed terrorists from across the international border in Kathua district last October, was among three awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously on the eve of Independence Day.

Officers of the National Investigation Agency too were recognised for their probe into the Hurriyat Terror Funding case among others.

Kirti Chakra awardees of the Indian Army

Three Army personnel were awarded Kirti Chakra for the their valour. Major David Manlun and Havaldar Giris Gurung were awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously.

Shaurya Chakra awardees the Indian Army

Seven Army personnel were awarded Shaurya Chakra.

Kirti Chakra awardees of the CRPF

Two CRPF Commandant were awarded Kirti Chakra awardees. One of them Chetan Kumar Cheetah is till recuperating from injuries. Commandant Pramod Kumar was awarded posthumously.

Shaurya Chakra awardees of the CRPF

Assistant Commandant Chandan Kumar received Shaurya Chakra posthumously. A CRPF Constable Amar Nath Mishra was also awarded.

President's Police Medal for BSF soldier

A File Photo of Injured BSF Constable Gurnam Singh who got injured in a sniper fire attack by Pakistani Rangers near the international border in Hiranagar Jammu.

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