Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 01:
Many soldiers of Assam Rifles deployed in Manipur were decorated with honours and awards on Republic Day this year, said a PIB (Defence Wing press handout.
Among them Subedar Kehar Singh of 33 AR was posthumously honoured with Shourya Chakra while Maj Pathiyeri Sunil of 28 AR was awarded with Bar to Sena Medal for Gallantry.
Other recipients are Maj ZA Khan of 19 AR, Rifleman KP Chand of 19 AR, Rifleman Ginkho Lal Vaiphei of 19 AR, Rifleman Chinghiamang of 14 AR and Rifleman Lal Goulen Kholhou of 33 AR for Sena Medal for gallantry.
Col Amarjit Singh of 33 AR for Sena Medal for Distinguished service, Col M CAA Pillai of 28 AR for Vishisht Seva Medal.
Naib Subedar Sukhvinder Singh of 27 Sector was felicitated with Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Naib Subedar Man Bahadur Thapa of 14 AR, Hdr Ravindra Singh of 14 AR, Hdr Jag Bahadur Gurung of 14 AR, Dy Commandant Madan Singh of 28 AR were honoured with Governors Gold Medal and Subedar Madhawa nand of 32 AR, WO/Clerk Jai Ram Dubey of 9 Sector, Rifleman Samsur Ali of 26 Sector and Rifleman Dhirendra Pratap of 26 Sector with Governor's Silver Medal.