'Resolute, Steadfast': 16 BSF Jawans Awarded Gallantry Medals For Exceptional Bravery In Op Sindoor
Despite sustaining life-threatening wounds, these jawans remained conscious, continued their mission, and motivated fellow soldiers.
On the occasion of the Independence Day, this year, 16 Brave BSF jawans have been honoured with the prestigious Medal for Gallantry for their 'conspicuous bravery & unmatched valour" during the high-risk Operation Sindoor.
In a statement, the BSF said, 'This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery and unmatched valour, for being resolute and steadfast during the Op Sindoor."
During Operation Sindoor, Sub Inspector Vyas Dev and Constable Suddi Rabha of the 7th Battalion BSF were stationed at forward posts on the International Border in Jammu. They were tasked with replenishing ammunition to forward troops when an enemy 82 mm mortar shell exploded nearby, inflicting grievous injuries on both.
SI Vyas Dev, despite sustaining life-threatening wounds that led to the amputation of his left leg, remained conscious, continued his mission, and motivated fellow soldiers. Constable Suddi Rabha, suffering severe blast trauma and deep lacerations, stood steadfast beside his commander, refusing to yield. In recognition of their gallantry, both were awarded the Medal for Gallantry.
At BOP Kharkola in Jammu, Abhishek Srivastav, AC (under training), along with Head Constable Brij Mohan Singh, Constables Bhupendra Bajpai, Rajan Kumar, Basavaraja Shivappa Sunkada, and Depeswar Barman, came under heavy Pakistani shelling and drone attacks between May 7 and 10, 2025. Despite injuries, the team retaliated effectively. Srivastav, showing disregard for his own safety, evacuated his wounded comrades under intense fire.
Another gallant act came from Ravindra Rathore, Deputy Commandant, along with Inspector Devi Lal, Head Constable Sahib Singh, and Constable Kanwaraj Singh, who executed a daring rescue of a BSF jawan under enemy fire on the International Border.
In the Jammu Sector's BOP Jabowal, ASI (GD) Udai Vir Singh of 120 Bn BSF displayed extraordinary courage by destroying a Pakistani surveillance camera during heavy shelling on May 10, 2025. Even after sustaining a shrapnel wound to the face, he refused evacuation and went on to neutralize an enemy heavy machine gun nest.
At FDL Mukhyari, Alok Negi, Assistant Commandant, 53 Bn BSF, along with Constables Kandarpa Chowdhury and Waghmare Bhawan Deoram, withstood sustained enemy mortar and MMG fire from May 7 to 10, 2025. They executed precise retaliatory strikes that blunted enemy positions and ensured zero casualties.
The BSF praised these acts, stating that their 'conspicuous valour, presence of mind and selfless commitment" were instrumental in safeguarding the nation's borders during one of the fiercest episodes of cross-border hostilities in recent years.
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