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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Independence Day gallantry medals: From top IAF officers and fighter pilots to S-400 operators in Op Sindoor, check full list
Synopsis Sixteen BSF personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for their exceptional bravery and valour during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The operation, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, involved targeting terrorist and military facilities. The awarded personnel displayed courage in neutralizing drone attacks, destroying enemy surveillance, and replenishing ammunition under fire, with some making the ultimate sacrifice. TNN For their role in India's response to deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26, former Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral S.J. Singh has been conferred the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor, while Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti has received the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal. Director General Naval Operations Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod has been honoured with the Yudh Seva Medal on Independence Day. Thirteen Indian Air Force officers have been awarded the prestigious Yudh Seva Medal for their significant role in executing offensive operations and defending India's airspace. The awardees include Air Vice Marshal Joseph Suares, Air Vice Marshal Prajual Singh, and Air Commodore Ashok Raj 26 officers and airmen of the Indian Air Force awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), including fighter pilots who took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The medals for gallantry (GM) for these troops, some of whom destroyed enemy surveillance cameras while others neutralised drone attacks, were announced by the Union government on the eve of the 79th Independence paramilitary force is tasked with guarding the 2,290-km-long India-Pakistan International Border (IB), apart from the Line of Control (LoC), under the Army's operational control along the western flank of the country."This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) 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 India's First Line of Defence: The Border Security Force," the BSF said in a social media post.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Independence Day gallantry medals: From top IAF officers and fighter pilots to S-400 operators in Op Sindoor, check full list
For their role in India's response to deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26, former Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral S.J. Singh has been conferred the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor , while Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti has received the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal. Independence Day 2025 Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji gave India its own currency Swadeshi 2.0: India is no longer just a market, it's a maker Director General Naval Operations Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod has been honoured with the Yudh Seva Medal on Independence Day. Thirteen Indian Air Force officers have been awarded the prestigious Yudh Seva Medal for their significant role in executing offensive operations and defending India's airspace. The awardees include Air Vice Marshal Joseph Suares, Air Vice Marshal Prajual Singh, and Air Commodore Ashok Raj Thakur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo Additionally, 26 officers and airmen of the Indian Air Force awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry), including fighter pilots who took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Live Events The medals for gallantry (GM) for these troops, some of whom destroyed enemy surveillance cameras while others neutralised drone attacks, were announced by the Union government on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The paramilitary force is tasked with guarding the 2,290-km-long India-Pakistan International Border (IB), apart from the Line of Control (LoC), under the Army's operational control along the western flank of the country. "This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) 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 India's First Line of Defence: The Border Security Force," the BSF said in a social media post.
