Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 24: Abdul Majid Wani, Leading Fireman from Jammu and Kashmir has been awarded President’s Fire Medal for Gallantry on the eve of Republic Day.
Meanwhile, 86 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. Of them, President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to 15 personnel, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to 14 personnel, President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service to seven and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel.
Fifty eight personnel have also been awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. Of these, President’s HG & CD Medal for Distinguished Service have been awarded to 8 personnel and HG & CD Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel.