Republic Day Eve: Gallantry Awards Reported
President Droupadi Murmu has authorized gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces and security workers, identifying remarkable fearlessness. The announcement comes before the 77 th Republic Day parties.
- Awards span the Military, Navy, Air Force, and Ministry of Home Matters employees.
- Six awards are posthumous, honoring dropped heroes.
- Secret honors include one Ashok Chakra, 3 Kirti Chakras, and 13 Shaurya Chakras.
- Added awards: Sena Medals (45, Nao Sena Medals (6, and Vayu Sena Medals (2
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to obtain Ashok Chakra.
