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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Border gates at Attari remain closed on I-Day as India stays firm
Attari: As Operation Sindhoor continues, India and Pakistan, for the first time in recent history, did not exchange greetings, handshakes, or sweets on their respective Independence Days. Instead, both nations kept their international gates firmly shut. Despite the tense atmosphere, the visitor sentiment, however, remained high, with many expressing strong confidence and a collective desire to see Pakistan firmly dealt with once and for all. Daljit Singh Chawdhary, director general, Border Security Force , hoisted the national flag at the BSF Sector HQ, Amritsar, and extended warm wishes to all the BSF personnel and their families. The DG reaffirmed the BSF's strong commitment to protecting India's sovereignty in all situations. He paid heartfelt tribute to the freedom fighters for their supreme sacrifices and honoured the brave security personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the BSF closed the border gates on April 24 to show strong protest and convey its resentment. It opted out of the joint parade with Pakistan, including the customary handshake and ceremonial exchanges. However, the BSF continued with its own ceremonial parade to maintain the tradition on its terms. Chawdhary also highlighted the BSF's exceptional achievements along the Punjab Frontier and the historic operational success in Operation Sindhoor, for which he said the Govt of India awarded two Vir Chakras and 16 Gallantry Medals to the BSF personnel. Expressing a deep sense of patriotism and urgency, Anandi Ram, a visitor from Patna, said these celebrations were a proud reminder of India's strength, which also reminds of the sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers. Anandi Ram's 21-year-old daughter Anjana was raising high-pitched slogans, 'Bharat Mata ki Jai,' with tight fists showing towards Pakistan. With emotions running high, she voiced a strong desire for decisive action against Pakistan. "It's time our forces settle things with Pakistan once and for all. We just don't want peace alone but a lasting resolution in honour of those who continue to guard the nation's borders," said Anjana. Meanwhile, Chawdhary, in presence of senior BSF officers, inaugurated the newly refurbished BSF Camp. MSID:: 123333305 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
49 Maharashtra police personnel to receive Gallantry and Service Medals today
Mumbai: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday announced the names of the 1090 uniformed personnel who will be receiving Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day today. Out of the 1090 personnel, 49 officers are from the Maharashtra Police Force, of which three will be receiving the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, Gallantry Medals for seven and Medals for Meritorious Service for 39 officers. Gold Police Badge isolated on black background The three officers receiving Medals for Distinguished Service are the inspector general of police Anil Dashrathrao Kumbhare, commissioner of police Navinchnaadra Datta Reddy, and assistant commissioner of police Rajendrasingh Prabhisinh Gaor. The seven personnel receiving Gallantry Medals include assistant police inspector Netaji Sukhdev Bandgar, assistant police sub-inspector Manohar Kotla Mahaka, head constable Manohar Lachma Pendam, police constables Prakash Ishwar Kannake, Atul Satyanarayan Yegolpawar, Hidayat Saddulla Khan and Late Suresh Lingaji Telami (posthumous). The uniformed personnel include officers from the state and central police force, prison services, fire brigades and the home guards across the country. Out of the 1090 medals being honoured today, 233 will be receiving Gallantry Medals, 99 will be awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service and 758 will receive the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Out of the 99 personnel receiving the President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), 89 are from the Police Force, five from the Fire Brigade, three from the Civil Defence & Home Guard Services and two from the Correctional Service. Out of 758 Medals for Meritorious Service, 635 are from the Police Force, 51 from Fire Services, 41 from the Civil Defence & Home Guard Service, and 31 from the Correctional Service.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Defence personnel awarded gallantry medals for success of Operation Sindoor
The Union government on Thursday (August 14, 2025) announced gallantry awards for armed forces personnel, including those who played a key role in the success of Operation Sindoor. President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards and 40 distinguished service awards for personnel of the armed forces and the Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of Independence Day, according to the Union Ministry of Defence. The President also approved Tatrakshak Medals to five Indian Coast Guard personnel. The awards include four Kirti Chakras; 15 Vir Chakras; 16 Shaurya Chakras; two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry); 58 Sena Medals (Gallantry); six Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry); 26 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry); seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals; nine Uttam Yudh Seva Medals; and 24 Yudh Seva Medals. Sub-Inspector Mohd Imteyaj and Constable Deepak Chingakham of the Border Security Force (BSF) were posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless leadership in the face of an adverse situation, the BSF said. The government has awarded 58 Sena Medals to the Indian Army, including to two Agniveers. Six Nao Sena medals have been awarded to Indian Navy personnel, and 26 Vayu Sena medals to Indian Air Force personnel. The medals have been awarded for brave contribution in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor, and other operations conducted by the armed forces. The list of awardees includes pilots, officers, and jawans operating the S-400 air defence system. The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal has been awarded to Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations for Operation Sindoor; Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh (Retd.), Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command; Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Vice Chief of the Air Staff; Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command; Air Marshal Jeetandra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command; and Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, Director General, Air Operations. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) received 23 Gallantry Medals, the highest among Central Armed Police Forces, including three Shaurya Chakras and 20 Gallantry Medals for valour in Jammu & Kashmir, and in anti-Maoist operations. On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, during which a series of missile strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation targeted nine locations, including terror camps in Muridke, a Lashkar-e-Taiba stronghold, and Bahawalpur, the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters. The President also approved 290 Mention-in-Despatches for 115 personnel of the Indian Army, five personnel of the Indian Navy, 167 personnel of the Indian Air Force, and three personnel of the Border Roads Development Board. During Operation Sindoor, India's air defence systems shot down six Pakistani aircraft, while air-to-ground missiles struck airbases and other defence installations in the neighbouring country, causing significant damage, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh recently said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Gallantry medals for 17 UP cops, one civilian on I-Day
As many as 17 Uttar Pradesh police personnel and officers and one civil defence chief warden have been selected for the prestigious Gallantry Medals for bravery in the line of duty on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. These medals are awarded on the ground of rare conspicuous acts of gallantry and conspicuous acts of gallantry respectively in saving life and property or in preventing crime or arresting criminals. These medals are awarded on the ground of rare conspicuous acts of gallantry and conspicuous acts of gallantry respectively. (For Representation) The list included a 2009 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajay Kumar Sahni, who is currently posted as deputy inspector general of Bareilly Range, and two Provincial Police Services (PPS) officers including deputy superintendents of police Deepak Kumar Singh and Dharmesh Kumar Shahi. Both are currently posted with the state elite agency Special Task Force (STF). Ten police officers and personnel are from STF out of total 17 GM awardees. The UP cops are among most gallantry medals awardees after Jammu and Kashmir which has a total 127 GMs and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that has 20 GM awardees in the list of 33 states and Union Territories as well as 20 special forces like Border Security Force, CRPF, National Investigation Agency, National Security Guards, Narcotics Control Bureau, Intelligence Bureau and others. Besides, six UP police officers have been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 72 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM). IPS Ajay Kumar Sahni has been selected for the GM for his bravery in gunning down a notorious criminal Chand alias Kale in an encounter with the police while being posted as SSP, Meerut, on January 25, 2020. Chand was wanted in 39 cases and had a reward of ₹1 lakh on his head. He was involved in various crimes, including robbery and extortion. Chand was wanted in 39 cases registered against him in various police stations. DSP Deepak Kumar Singh along with inspector Hemant Bhushan Singh and head constable Vinod Kumar has been awarded the GM for gunning down notorious criminal Vinod Kumar Upadhyay in a fierce encounter with STF team on January 5, 2024. Upadhyay was wanted in multiple cases and had a reward of ₹1,00,000 on his head. Over 45 cases, including extortion, robbery, and murder, were registered against Vinod Kumar Upadhyay. DSP Dharmesh Kumar Shahi along with sub-inspector Yashwant Singh and head constable Neeraj Kumar Pandey was awarded GM for their bravery in gunning down a notorious contract killer associated with Bihar's Shahabuddin's gang in an encounter under Rasra police station limits of Ballia district on September 3, 2021. The deceased carried a reward of ₹1,00,000 on his head. He was involved in multiple crimes, including murder and loot, and had over 33 cases registered against him. Similarly, STF sub-inspector Akshay Parveer Kumar Tyagi and two head constables Rajan Kumar and Mukesh Singh were awarded the GM for gunning down a notorious criminal Ajay alias Kalia in an encounter under Sector-20 police station limits of Gautam Buddh Nagar on July 7, 2021. The deceased had a reward of ₹2 lakh on his head and was wanted in multiple cases of dacoity, robbery, and rape. He was involved in several crimes across different districts, including Palwal in Haryana, Aligarh, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The CBI was also probing Kalia's role in the Bulandshahr gang rape with a 36-year-old woman and her teenage daughter in front of their family members while committing robbery with passengers on Delhi-Kanpur highway while crossing Bulandshahr on intervening night of July 29 and 30, 2016. Another STF sub-inspector Pramod Kumar was awarded the GM for gunning down a notorious criminal Babloo alias Ganja under Tappal police station limits of Aligarh on July 2, 2020. Babloo was wanted in multiple cases of dacoity and robbery on the Yamuna Expressway and carried a reward of ₹50,000 on his head. He was affiliated with the Kalia gang, known for targeting vehicles on highways. Over 12 cases were registered against Babloo in police stations across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Five other police personnel and officers who were awarded the Gallantry Medals included inspector Munish Pratap Singh Chauhan, who was also involved in an encounter with Ajay Kalia, sub-inspector Mukesh Kumar and head constables Arun Kumar and Tinkal, who were part of the police team involved in gunning down notorious criminal Vishal Chowdhary alias Monu, sub-inspector Dinesh Chandra and head constable Manoj Kumar. Two ADGs, two DIGs among six PSM awardees Six police officers, who have been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), included additional director general rank IPS officers Killada Satya Narayan and Sanjeev Gupta, two deputy inspector general rank IPS officers Rajesh Kumar Singh and Kuldeep Narain and two sub-inspectors Awadh Narayan and Tara Chandra. One fire station officer Sushil Kumar has also been selected for the PSM.
Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
16 Seema Praharis Awarded Gallantry Medals for Bravery in Ops Sindoor
This Independence Day, 16 courageous Seema Praharis are honored with Gallantry Medals for their bravery and dedication during Ops Sindoor. Their valor reflects the nation's trust in the Border Security Force, India's first line of defense. BSF took to X to share the news. 'Gallantry Medals for Seema Praharis This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery & unmatched valour, for being resolute & steadfast during the Ops Sindoor. The medals are a testament to the Nation's faith & trust reposed in the India's First Line of Defence : The Border Security Force,' it wrote on X.
