President Conferred Para SF Operatives Shaurya Chakra and Kirti Chakra
President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred 2 Shaurya Chakra to the personnel of the Indian Army’s Para Special Forces during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-3) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on the morning of November 23, 2021, for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, and extreme devotion to duty.
Among the two one is Lt. Colonel Krishan Singh Rawat from 1 Para SF who showed his resolute, exemplary leadership and conspicuous gallantry in eliminating terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. Another one is Paratrooper Sonam Tshering Tamang, Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). He displayed raw courage and utmost gallantry in eliminating one terrorist, injuring another terrorist and evacuating Subedar Sanjiv Kumar to safety.
Also during the ceremony, the President of India also presents Kirti Chakra to Subedar Sanjiv Kumar, 4 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) (Posthumous). He displayed outstanding leadership qualities, raw courage, and utmost gallantry in eliminating one terrorist, injuring two terrorists, and evacuating his injured scout.
Subedar Sanjeev Kumar was part of Operation Randori Behak. During this operation He displayed outstanding leadership qualities, raw courage, and utmost gallantry in eliminating one terrorist, injuring two terrorists, and evacuating his injured scout.