India's President Announces 70 Gallantry Awards Ahead of Republic Day
New Delhi. On the eve of India's 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu has announced the conferment of gallantry awards on 70 personnel of the armed forces. Indian Army Colonel Sophia Qureshi, who gained prominence through 'Operation Sindoor' this year, has been selected for the Vishisht Seva Medal.
During 'Operation Sindoor', Colonel Sophia regularly provided military action updates to the media in coordination with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. She gained attention due to this role. President Murmu approved the awards in recognition of their exceptional bravery and sacrifice.
Similarly, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), will be awarded the Ashok Chakra. The President also decided to honor him along with Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth and other officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Among the 70 announced, 6 awards will be conferred posthumously. Every year on Republic Day, India presents various medals in appreciation of the indomitable courage shown by its security personnel.
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