Northern Commander awards gallantry medals

New Delhi: Indian Army’s Northern Command GOC-in-C Lt Gen Yogesh Kumar Joshi has presented gallantry as well as distinguished service awards to officers, junior commissioned officers and Other Ranks in a solemn Investiture Ceremony at Udhampur on Saturday.

During the ceremony, the Army Commander presented two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 50 Sena Medals (Gallantry) to the brave soldiers of the Indian Army. 

He also presented, three Sena Medals (Distinguished) and six Vishisht Seva Medals for selfless service to the nation. 

The Army Commander also awarded Unit Appreciation to 26 units for their overall outstanding performance in the Command Theatre. 

The ceremony was a solemn occasion to honour the acts of valour and selfless dedication to duty of individual soldiers and units.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Joshi brought out that there has been a reduction in terrorist initiated incidents, stone pelting activities and protests as a result of tireless efforts of the Security Forces and the people of J&K.

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