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Northern Command honoured brave/gallant soldiers & Units.
RAJOURI-PRAYAGRAJ MAR 21:–To honour its gallant/ distinguished soldiers and units, J&K based Northern Command of the Indian Army held an Investiture Ceremony on Thursday at Prayagraj Military Station under the aegis of Red Eagle Division in UP.
Northern Command is the most operationally active and challenging Commands of Indian Army and is at the forefront of the Nation’s efforts to counter the most serious challenges to its security and the scourge of terrorism.
The awardees were felicitated for their exceptional bravery, commendable devotion to duty and distinguished service to the nation.
Whether on official duties or in operations, the troops of the Northern Command truly represent the motto of the formation ‘Always in Combat’.
GoC-in-C Northern Command, Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM**, VSM, felicitated officers and soldiers with gallantry and distinguished service awards for their acts of bravery beyond the call of duty and distinguished service to the nation.
He also conferred GOC-in-C Unit Appreciations to units in recognition of their exceptional professionalism and unparalleled achievements.
58 awardees, including 45 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Sena Medals (Distinguished), one Yudh Seva Medal and nine Vishisht Seva Medals were presented with medals while 64 units were awarded Unit Citations.
“The indomitable spirit and indefatigable courage of each valiant soldier when read out during the event, made hearts of all present swell with pride and gratitude”.
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar congratulated awardees and exhorted all ranks to give their best in all the spheres and keep up the high
traditions and values of the Indian Army.
He also acknowledged the contribution of all family members of the awardees for their unstinted support to service personnel in the performance of their duties.
He also urged all ranks, ex-servicemen, and their families to rededicate themselves in service of Nation.
Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar also interacted with the award winners and acknowledged their invaluable contribution in upholding the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
Many military personnel, civilian dignitaries and the proud families of the award winners attended the solemn ceremony.
“The Nation in general, and the Indian Army in particular never fail to honour and care for its brave soldiers and this concept was aptly showcased in the right spirit through the events conducted as a part of this ceremony”.
