Summary:
Some of the Sena Medals (Gallantry) are being awarded to soldiers posthumously. (representational image)AdvertisingTo honour soldiers for their bravery and distinguished military service, the Southern Command will hold its Investiture Ceremony on February 19, when Army officers and soldiers will be awarded the gallantry medal while 19 units will receive the Southern Army Commander’s Citations for outstanding contribution. Recipients include Lieutenant Colonel Rakesh Tokas from 1 Parachute Battalion (Special Forces), Major James Jacob from 8 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, Major Avijit Singh from 6 Mahar Regiment, Major Sandeep Thapa from 52 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, Major Kamal Kumar Chhetri from 8 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion/Army Services Corps, Major Naveen Siger from 4 Parachute Battalion (Special Forces), Major Devinder Pal Singh from 1 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion and Captain Manish Kumar Singh from 2 Parachute Battalion (Special Forces). Lieutenant General S K Saini, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command will present the Gallantry and Distinguished awards. Nineteen units will receive the Southern Army Commander’s Citations for outstanding contribution..