New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred 13 Shaurya Chakras, including six posthumous, to the personnel of the Armed Forces during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-1) held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, here today. The Gallantry Awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.

President Kovind presented Shaurya Chakra to Captain Ashutosh Kumar, 18th Battalion, Madras Regiment (Posthumous).

The 24-year-old braveheart displayed courage of the highest order in saving a fellow soldier’s life. He eliminated a terrorist and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at Line of Control (LoC) Machil while serving in J&K, in November 2020.

Today  Ravindra Yadav and Geeta Devi, the parents of Captain Ashutosh received the gallantry award on behalf of their only son.

Havildar Anil Kumar Tomar, of Rajput Regiment, 44th Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles too was presented the Shaurya Chakra posthumous. He displayed exceptional bravery under grave mortal danger while neutralizing two terrorists. He made supreme sacrifice for the nation. Similarly Naib Subedar Sreejith M of 17th Battalion, Madras Regiment was decorated with Shaurya Chakra (posthumous) for his conspicuous gallantry and selfless leadership. The President also presented Shaurya Chakra to Havildar Kashiray Bammanalli, of Corps of Engineers, 44th Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous). He displayed an indomitable spirit and exceptional bravery in eliminating terrorists, saving the lives of team members and making supreme sacrifice.

Sepoy Maruprolu Jaswanth Kumar Reddy’s mother Maruprolu Venketeshwaramma and father Maruprolu Srinivasa Reddy received the award.

The President also conferred 14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 24 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals for distinguished service of an exceptional order.

Following is the list of awardees in order of presentation:

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