NEW DELHI, Apr 27: President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred one Kirti Chakra and Twelve Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.
Two of the Shaurya Chakra were given Posthumously.
At a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here today, the President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, also conferred 10 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, one Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, four Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and 27 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order. (UNI)