TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Major Aditya Kumar, who was embroiled in a controversy after his unit fired on a stone-pelting mob in South Kashmir’s Shopian in January leading to death of three persons, is among 20 armed forces personnel named for the Shaurya Chakra award.
Rifleman Aurangzeb, left, who was brutally killed by terrorists in Pulwama in June when he was on his way home for Eid, will also be conferred the third highest gallantry award. Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh has been named for the Kirti Chakra award posthumously. He was killed in an anti-terror operation in November 2017 in Algar village in South Kashmir.
Six women officers of the Indian Navy, who were part of the expedition to circumnavigate the globe, were awarded Nao Sena medals. The list of gallantry award winners was released by the defence ministry on the eve of the Independence Day. The awards were approved by President Ram Nath Kovind, in his capacity as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. No name for the Ashok Chakra, the highest gallantry award, was announced by the government.
Separately, a total of 96 Army personnel have been named for Sena medal. 26 Armymen were also selected for Mention-in-Despatches award. Moreover, Central Reserve Police Force has been awarded five Shaurya Chakras, two President Police Medal for Gallantry and 89 Police Medal for Gallantry. A total of 942 state police and paramilitary personnel were decorated with various service medals on the eve of the 72nd Independence Day.
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