PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU APPROVES 78 GALLANTRY AWARDS, INCLUDING 13 POSTHUMOUS

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards for personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. Of the 78 awards, 13 have been approved posthumously, according to the Press Information Bureau.The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, of which seven are posthumous, and 19 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous award.

The President has also approved one Bar to Shaurya Chakra, five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 36 Sena Medals (Gallantry), including five posthumous awards. The list also includes three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and five Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). The awards have been approved to recognise gallantry among personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.

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