August 14, 2023 9:02 PM

President approves 76 Gallantry awards including four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces and CAPF personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on eve of Independence Day. These include four Kirti Chakra, all posthumous, 11 Shaurya Chakras, including five posthumous, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 52 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and four Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).   The President has also approved 30 Mention-in-Despatches to the Army, including to Army dog Madhu (Posthumous), and...