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Hans India
2 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.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
16 Border Security Force Jawans To Receive Gallantry Medals For Op Sindoor
New Delhi: Sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor. The paramilitary force is tasked with guarding the India-Pakistan border 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. 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 &… — BSF (@BSF_India) August 14, 2025 "The medals are a testament to the Nation's faith & trust reposed in the India's First Line of Defence: The Border Security Force," the BSF said in a social media post. Among the medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, two assistant commandants, and an inspector. Under Operation Sindoor, India targeted terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7 to 10 in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
'Resolute, Steadfast': 16 BSF Jawans Awarded Gallantry Medals For Exceptional Bravery In Op Sindoor
Last Updated: 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. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BSF smashed Pak posts & systems, will take years to rebuild: Shah
JAMMU/NEW DELHI: dismantled 118 Pakistani forward posts and surveillance networks along the frontier that will take years to be repaired, Union home minister said Friday, lauding the force for its tenacious response to Islamabad's aggression in the aftermath of . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shah was speaking while meeting BSF troopers in Jammu's Poonch, his first visit after Operation Sindoor to J&K, where he also vowed to leave 'no stone unturned' for from July 3 to Aug 9 with full security measures and facilities. 'When responded to our anti-terror operations by attacking our borders and civilian areas, it was the BSF jawans of Jammu frontier who retaliated,' Shah said, referring to the May 7 strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22 in Pahalgam. Commending the ' Seema Praharis (border sentinels)' for 'knocking down Pakistan's surveillance systems one by one' and which the adversary may take at least 4-5 years to reinstall', Shah highlighted that this done in 'just three days (May 7 to 10)'. He attributed this to information BSF had discreetly gathered through keen observation of Pakistani border posts during peacetime. 'Pakistan has suffered the biggest blow to its communication systems and surveillance equipment. This proves that even during peacetime, you (BSF) kept a vigilant eye... Based on your accurate intelligence, a precise counter-strategy was prepared well in advance. When the opportunity arose, you implemented it with success,' Shah said amid cheers from the jawans. Lauding BSF personnel deployed in Jammu, Rajouri and Kutch for 'guarding the border with utmost alertness, dedication and valour', Shah said he was among them to convey the gratitude of the country's 140 crore citizens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'When the enemy commits any type of aggression on the international border, BSF, being the first line of defence, is the first to take it on its chin,' Shah said. The home minister was accompanied by J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, Union home secretary Govind Mohan and other top officials. 'In any situation -- be it snow-clad areas, desert, deep forests, swamps or mountains, for 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, BSF personnel remain in position, vigilant, and dedicated. No attack can cause much damage within the hinterland, as the first line of defence is always the chest of a BSF soldier,' Shah said. Shah also addressed a gathering in Poonch town after distributing appointment letters to family members of those killed in recent Pakistani shelling. At least 13 civilians, including three minors, died in Poonch alone. The govt will soon unveil a separate package for shelling-affected families, Shah said, adding 90,000 bunkers have been built along LoC and more will be set up to protect civilians. 'I admire the courage of the people of Poonch and its administration for the way they responded to Pakistani shelling,' Shah said. The minister contrasted the Pakistani shelling on civilian areas in J&K, including religious sites, with India's precise and targeted strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan when Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7. Referring to last month's Pahalgam attack, Shah lauded the J&K people's unity against terror. 'India under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has sent a clear message that any attack on civilians will not be tolerated and will be responded to more effectively and with accuracy. Terror and trade cannot go together. Blood and water cannot flow together. This is our policy and we will fight every terrorist activity on our soil,' Shah said. Chairing a security review meeting in Jammu late Thursday in the presence of LG Sinha, Shah reaffirmed enhanced security for the 38-day-long Amarnath Yatra. Union home secretary Mohan, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, J&K chief secretary Atal Dulloo and J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat were among top officials who attended the meeting. 'Evaluated security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to ensure utmost vigilance and ensure seamless completion of the sacred journey,' Shah posted on X.
