LIEUTENANT COLONEL SHANKAR PATI BANERJEE Lieutenant Colonel Shankar Pati Banerjee 137 Field Regiment / 19 Rashtriya Rifles Lieutenant Colonel Shankar Pati Banerjee alongwith his Combat Action Team (CAT) was tasked to apprehend Over Ground Worker Ajaz Ahmad Itoo of Waniharma who on interrogation by the officer revealed presence of terrorists in village Watrigam. Showing undeterred resolve, the officer lobbed a grenade inside the hideout thus eliminating one terrorist and preventing the others from escaping. For displaying outstanding courage and exemplary leadership during extremely challenging operational circumstances, Lieutenant Colonel Shankar Pati Banerjee alongwith is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
MAJOR VINOD KAPRI Major Vinod Kapri 62 Cavalry / 55 Rashtriya Rifles On night of 21 and 22 April 2020 at approximately 2020 hours, specific input regarding presence of terrorists in Village Metahur was received. During search, four terrorists hiding astride concrete plinth of an under construction house, opened indiscriminate fire on Major Vinod Kapri and his scout party. The officer ducked down and dashed forward while facing terrorist’s fire from limited cover available and neutralized the terrorist at close range in a fierce fire fight. For this act of conspicuous gallantry, inspiring leadership and outstanding tactical acumen while ensuring zero collateral damage, Major Vinod Kapri is awarded “SENA MEDAL” (GALLANTRY).
MAJOR VINOD KUMARMajor Vinod Kumar50 Armoured Regiment / 55 Rashtriya Rifles
On night of 21 and 22 April 2020 at approximately 2020 hours, a specific input regarding presence of terrorists in the Village Metahur was received. During search operation Major Vinod Kumar and his buddy were fired upon by terrorists. Major Vinod Kumar displaying raw courage and with utter disregard to personal safety brought down effective fire on fleeing terrorist and eliminated the terrorist from close range.For this act of conspicuous gallantry, inspiring leadership and outstanding tactical acumen while ensuring zero collateral damage, Major Vinod Kumar is awarded “SENA MEDAL” (GALLANTRY).
MAJOR SUDHIR KUMARMajor Sudhir Kumar33 Armoured Division Signal Regiment / 6th BattalionThe Assam RiflesOn 11 July 2020, Major Sudhir Kumar was part of an operation in Southern Arunachal Pradesh. Maj Sudhir Kumar led his small team to cordon the target. On being challenged, the insurgent tried to escape by breaking the cordon and bringing down heavy volume of fire. In a daring and swift move, displaying dynamic and astute leadership under heavy fire, Major Sudhir Kumar shotdead the injuredinsurgent at close quarters.For displaying outstanding courage and exemplary leadership during extremely challenging operational circumstances, Major Sudhir Kumar is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)”.
SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY) LATE NAIB SUBEDAR (AIG) MANDIP SINGH
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NAIB SUBEDAR HARINDER SINGH Naib Subedar Harinder Singh 3 rd Battalion The Medium Regiment Naib Subedar Harinder Singh of 3 Medium Regiment was deployed at Ladakh during Operation Snow Leopard. On 15 June 2020 at around 2300 hours, the enemy attacked own troops with stones and improvised weapons. He thwarted enemy soldiers single handedly by his physical prowess. In recognition of his gallant actions against all odds, Naib Subedar Harinder Singh is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)”.
NAIK SHAITAN SINGH MEENA Naik Shaitan Singh Meena 24th Battalion The Grenadiers Regiment / 29 Rashtriya Rifles 1. On 25 July 2020, cordon and search operation was launched based on specific input at Village Ranbelgarh. A terrorist hiding in the foliage fired indiscriminately towards the search party and Naik Shaitan Singh meena sustained a Gun Shot Wound on his left thigh and was bleeding profusely. With total disregard to his personal safety he displayed extreme courage and indomitable character by neutralising one terrorist in close quarter combat on the spot and engaged the other to prevent him for escaping the cordon. 2. For displaying indomitable courage, undaunting bravery and outstanding espirit-de-corps in eliminating one hardcore terrorist even after being wounded, Naik Shaitan Singh Meena is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY).
NAIK SHIVAJI Naik Shivaji 18TH Battalion The KUMAON Regiment / 50 Rashtriya Rifles On 28-29 August 2020, Naik Shivaji was part of search team during Cordon and Search Operation in village Zudur of district Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. He steadied his nerves and was determined to eliminate hiding terrorist. For displaying conspicuous courage, unparalleled initiative and marksmanship under adverse situation and neutralising one terrorist, he is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)”.
LANCE NAIK SAMSAD ALI Lance Naik Samsad Ali 14th Battalion The Mechanised Regiment / 42 Rashtriya Rifles Lance Naik Samsad Ali was performing the duties of a Scout in Mondura Company Assault Team during Operation Chewa conducted on 25-26 Jun 2020. He rose to the occasion and displaying unstinted bravery, sharp and tremendous battle action with utter disregard to his own safety engaged the fleeing terrorist from a close range of 10 meters and eliminated him. Lance Naik Samsad Ali displayed utmost bravery, proactive soldierly character and exceptional firing skill in engaging and eliminating Haris Manzoor Bhat, terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen from a close range. For this act he is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)”
GRENADIER ASHISH KUMAR Grenadier Ashish Kumar 24th Battalion The Grenadiers Regiment / 55 Rashtriya Rifles 1. On 23 June 2020, in Village Lower Bandzu Grenadier Ashish Kumar dashed towards the terrorist from limited cover and eliminated the terrorist at close range. Terrorist eliminated was identified as Owais Ahmed Bhat of Jaish-e-Mohammad Tanzeem. 2. For this act of gallantry, he is awarded “SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)”
