On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, the Government of India announced several prestigious gallantry awards and recognitions for members of the armed forces, police, and other services. Here is a summary of the key awards:
Gallantry Awards for Armed Forces & Central Armed Police Forces
- The President approved 103 gallantry awards, including nine posthumous, to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
Gallantry Awards for Police Personnel
- A total of 1,037 police medals were awarded, including 213 Police Medals for Gallantry, 94 President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service, and 729 Police Medals for Meritorious Service.
- Out of the 213 Medals for Gallantry, 208 were awarded to police personnel, with 31 going to Jammu and Kashmir Police, 17 each to Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra Police, 15 to Chhattisgarh Police, 12 to Madhya Pradesh Police, and 7 each to Jharkhand, Punjab, and Telangana Police.
- The President's Medal for Gallantry was awarded to Telangana Police Head Constable Chaduvu Yadaiah for catching two chain snatchers despite being stabbed in 2022.
Gallantry Awards for Naval Personnel
- Several Indian naval personnel were awarded gallantry awards, including Capt Brijesh Nambiar, Capt Rajababu Sharma, and Cdr Anoop Kumar.
The gallantry awards recognize the recipients' exceptional courage, dedication, and sacrifice in the line of duty. These honors serve as a testament to the bravery and commitment of India's armed forces, police, and other security personnel in safeguarding the nation and its citizens.
Recipients of the Kirti Chakra
On Independence Day 2024, the Government of India announced several gallantry awards, including the prestigious Kirti Chakra. The recipients of the Kirti Chakra this year are:
- Colonel Manpreet Singh (Posthumous) - Awarded for leading an anti-terror operation in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, where he lost his life.
- Rifleman Ravi Kumar (Posthumous) - Recognized for his bravery in the same operation as Colonel Singh.
- Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu - Honored for his exceptional courage in military operations.
- Deputy Superintendent Himayun Muzzammil Bhat (Posthumous) was also recognized for his bravery during the counter-terrorism operation in Anantnag, where he was killed.
Four Kirti Chakras were awarded this year, with three being posthumous recognitions. This year’s awards included 18 Shaurya Chakras, among other honors, reflecting the bravery and dedication of military and police personnel in the line of duty.
The gallantry awards announced on India's 78th Independence Day serve as a powerful tribute to the bravery and dedication of the nation’s armed forces, police, and naval personnel. These honors not only recognize individual acts of extraordinary courage but also highlight the commitment of these heroes in safeguarding India’s security.
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