Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra; Gallantry honours for 70 Armed Forces personnel announced - Full list

President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 personnel from the armed forces and central armed police forces on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. These included one Ashok Chakra, which was conferred on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his contribution to the historic Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station; three Kirti Chakras, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award; 13 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous award; one Bar to the Sena Medal (Gallantry); 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry), including five posthumous awards; six Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry); and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

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