President Murmu Announces Gallantry and Service Awards for Armed Forces on Eve of 79th Independence Day

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The Centre has announced gallantry awards for soldiers and officers of the armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor and played a key role in hitting terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The President, Droupadi Murmu, approved scores of wartime honours for them on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The awards recognize the bravery and dedication of the armed forces personnel who risked their lives to defend the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The President, Droupadi Murmu, approved scores of wartime honours for soldiers and officers of the armed forces on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
  • Seven officers of the armed forces will be awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, the country's highest wartime distinguished service decoration.
  • Four of the officers are from the Indian Air Force and were involved in the strikes on terror infrastructure and military installations in Pakistan.
  • The S-400 air defence systems, which played a critical role during the May 7 to 10 hostilities between the two nations, were among those conferred the awards.
  • The Vice-Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, and other top military officers were conferred the Sarvottam Yudh Seva medal.
  • The awards recognize the bravery and dedication of the armed forces personnel who risked their lives to defend the nation.
  • The operation, codenamed Sindoor, was aimed at hitting terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Statistics:

  • 79th Independence Day: The awards were announced on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
  • 7: The number of officers awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.
  • 4: The number of officials from the Indian Air Force awarded the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.
  • May 7-10: The dates of the hostilities between India and Pakistan during which the S-400 air defence systems played a critical role.
  • Operation Sindoor: The codename for the operation aimed at hitting terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Sources:

  • "Centre announces gallantry awards for soldiers, officers who took part in Operation Sindoor", ABP News,