President Murmu confers six Kirti Chakras & 33 Shaurya Chakras during Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

New Delhi, May 22: President Droupadi Murmu conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, and 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumous, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police during Phase-I of Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard to personal safety in the line of duty, as per the ministry.

The bravery, which has been awarded, was displayed during various operations related to counter-terror/counter-insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East. "Dreaded terrorists were neutralised & apprehended during these operations, and arms & ammunition were recovered," it added.

The Indian Navy officers led anti-piracy operations, resulting in the surrender of pirates and the rescue of hostages, while also demonstrating bravery during fire-fighting operations on a burning oil tanker, the statement added.

The statement added that the awardees from the Indian Air Force showed utmost courage in life-threatening circumstances during rescue of aircraft while maneuvering away from civilian areas to avoid any loss of life/property.

The gallant act of CRPF officers were performed in various operations in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. Maoist insurgents were apprehended and weapons recovered, it added.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.

Salute to our bravehearts! 🇮🇳 These awards remind us of the sacrifices made daily by our armed forces to keep us safe. The Navy's anti-piracy operations deserve special mention - protecting our maritime interests with such courage.

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Priya M.

Heartbreaking to see four Kirti Chakras awarded posthumously. We can never repay our debt to these heroes and their families. The government should ensure their kin receive all possible support - education, healthcare and financial security.

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Arjun S.

While we honor these brave personnel, we must also ask why our forces keep facing such extreme situations year after year. When will we have lasting peace in J&K and NE? Political solutions needed along with military action.

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Sunita R.

The IAF officers maneuvering aircraft away from civilian areas shows their presence of mind! 👏 We often forget that our defense personnel make split-second decisions that save hundreds of lives. Their training and commitment is unmatched.

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Vikram J.

CRPF's work in Maoist areas is often underreported. Fighting in dense jungles with constant threat of IEDs requires different kind of bravery. Hope media gives equal coverage to all branches of our security forces.

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Neha P.

These stories should be part of school curriculum. Our children need to know the price of freedom. Instead of movie stars, we should have posters of these heroes in every classroom. Jai Hind!

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