The central government has issued a gazette notification listing gallantry award citations for defence personnel for their acts of extraordinary courage during assorted operations, including Operation Sindoor. The citations included in the Gazette are mainly of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army personnel. The citations include heroes like Colonel Koshank Lamba and Lieutenant Colonel Sushil Bisht.

 

 

Colonel Koshank Lamba has been awarded Vir Chakra for displaying exceptional bravery, valour and courage under fire, reflecting the traditional martial ethos of the Indian Army, the notification stated. Another Vir Chakra awardee is Lieutenant Colonel Sushil Bisht. During an Operation, Lieutenant Colonel Bisht, as Officer Commanding, displayed exceptional courage, leadership and operational brilliance. He led his unit to resounding success by causing complete destruction of terrorist camps. 

 

 

Fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu has been awarded the Vir Chakra for command of his squadron on effective strike missions against pre-selected targets, in which all operational tasks were accomplished. Group Captain Animesh Patni, flying a strategic Surface to Air Missile (SAM) squadron from a forward airbase, proved to be a great leader during a mission. His accurate direction caused immense damage to the enemy without inflicting any damage to his own resources, and he was awarded the Vir Chakra. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.