Independence Day 2024: President Droupadi Murmu approves Gallantry awards

President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry and service medals for personnel from the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Police, Fire Services, Home Guards, and Civil Defence on the eve of Independence Day. Among the recipients is Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra for his bravery in a counter-terrorism operation in Anantnag last year. In total, four individuals, including three army personnel, have been honoured with the Kirti Chakra. Here are the names of those who have received the gallantry medals from the President.

President Murmu has approved 103 Gallantry awards to the Armed



Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel (CAPF). These awards include four  Kirti Chakras including three posthumous, 18 Shaurya Chakras including four posthumous, one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 63 Sena Medals (Gallantry) including two posthumous, 11 Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) and six Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

The President has also approved 39 Mention-in-Despatches, including to Army Dog Kent (posthumous) for their significant contributions in different military operations. The operations include Operation Rakshak, Operation Snow Leopard, Operation Sahayata, Operation Hifazat, Operation Orchid and Operation Katchal.