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Gallantry Medals Awarded To 20 ITBP Personnel For Bravery
The Indian government has awarded gallantry medals to 20 India-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel for bravery who fought China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). Indians and Chinese troops reached a standoff in Eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley in 2020. "This is the highest number of gallantry medals awarded for the bravery of its men in border face-offs, skirmishes, and border guarding duties", ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey said.
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Defence Minister Launches Refurbished Gallantry Awards Website
As a homage to the valiant soldiers and their families, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 25 launched the renovated online portal for the gallantry awards. Reportedly, the website would present round-the-clock information on martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Besides, the page hosted a 'Tributes and Pledges' section. Additionally, Minister Singh also propelled fresh… read-more
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gallantry awards, soldiers, Tribute
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
