New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday conferred Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations to defence personnel at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Kirti Chakra (posthumous) to Constable Pradip Kumar Panda
- Kirti Chakra (posthumous) to Constable Pradip Kumar Panda of CRPF, for different counter-terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir. The award was received by Pradip Kumar Panda's wife.
- Kirti Chakra (posthumous) to Sepoy Vijay Kumar of Indian Army, for different counter-terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir. The award was received by Vijay Kumar's wife.
- 'Uttam Yudh Seva Medal' to Lieutenant General Anil Kumar Bhatt for successful conduct of counter-terrorist operations under him in Jammu & Kashmir.
