Whom will be conferred the Shaurya Chakra award?a)Abhishek Sharma and ...
Rifleman Aurangzeb and Major Aditya Kumar of Indian Army will be conferred the Shaurya Chakra along with 18 others Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces. Aurangzeb, who has been selected posthumously, was abducted and later killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Besides, Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh will be awarded with Kirti Chakra posthumously. President Ram Nath Kovind has approved these names on the eve of Independence Day along with three Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 93 Sena Medals (Gallantry) and, 11 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry). The President also conferred Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Group Captain Abhishek Sharma, Squadron Leader Vernon Desmond Keane and Sergeant Shashidhar P Prasad.
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Whom will be conferred the Shaurya Chakra award?a)Abhishek Sharma and ...
Shaurya Chakra Award
The Shaurya Chakra is a prestigious military decoration awarded by the government of India for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy. It is the third highest peacetime gallantry award after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. The award is given to both military personnel and civilians.
Recipients of the Shaurya Chakra Award
In this case, the correct answer is option D, which states that Rifleman Aurangzeb and Major Aditya Kumar will be conferred the Shaurya Chakra award. Let's understand why they are being honored with this award.
- Rifleman Aurangzeb: Rifleman Aurangzeb was a brave soldier of the Indian Army who was abducted and killed by terrorists in June 2018. He was serving with the 44 Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite being in captivity, Aurangzeb displayed immense courage and resilience. He refused to divulge any sensitive information to the terrorists and remained steadfast in his commitment to duty. His sacrifice and unwavering dedication to the nation make him a deserving recipient of the Shaurya Chakra award.
- Major Aditya Kumar: Major Aditya Kumar is an officer of the Indian Army who was involved in an encounter with militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir in January 2018. During the operation, a mob of stone-pelters attacked the security forces, endangering their lives. In self-defense and to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers, Major Aditya Kumar ordered his troops to fire, resulting in the unfortunate loss of civilian lives. However, his decision was deemed necessary to prevent further harm to the security forces. Despite facing immense criticism and legal challenges, Major Aditya Kumar continued to serve the nation with dedication and integrity. His bravery and commitment to duty make him a deserving recipient of the Shaurya Chakra award.
Conclusion
The Shaurya Chakra award is being conferred upon Rifleman Aurangzeb and Major Aditya Kumar for their acts of courage and gallantry in the face of challenging circumstances. These individuals have displayed exceptional bravery and dedication to the nation, making them deserving recipients of this prestigious honor.