President Murmu approves Gallantry awards on Independence Day | Check full list of honourees

Gallantry awards: President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry and service medals for personnel from the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Police, Fire Services, Home Guards, and Civil Defence on the eve of Independence Day. Among the recipients is Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra for his bravery in a counter-terrorism operation in Anantnag last year. In total, four individuals, including three army personnel, have been honoured with the Kirti Chakra. Here are the names of those who have received the gallantry medals from the President.

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