New Delhi, January 25
The President has approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations. These include six Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace-time gallantry award, 15 Shaurya Chakra, one Bar to Sena Medal, 92 Sena Medal, one Nao Sena Medal, seven Vayu Sena Medal and three ‘Tatrakshak’ Medal for the Coast Guard.
Three Uttam Yudh Seva Medal have been awarded to commanders of the crucial corps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The awardees are Lt Gen RC Tiwari of the 3 Corps tasked to command eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta of the Leh-based 14 Corps and Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, Commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps.
