President approves 82 Gallantry Awards
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday approved 82 Gallantry Awards to armed forces personnel and members of paramilitary forces ahead of India’s 70th Independence Day. The awards include one Ashoka Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, 63 Sena Medals, two Nausena Medals and two Vayu Sena Medals. Havildar Hangpan Dada of Assam Regiment has been posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra.