Maj Maneo Francis named among Shaurya Chakra recipients
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 27 2024:
Major Maneo Francis 21 Parachute Regiment has been named among the personnel of Indian Army who would be receiving Shaurya Chakra this year.
Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy.
It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously The names of recipients of the award were announced in connection with this year's Republic Day celebration.
Major Maneo Francis is son of K Pukeho of Tadubi village, Senapati and he graduated from IMM Dehradun in June 2012 and commissioned into 21 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), an elite force of Indian Army.
He is currently posted at the same battalion in Assam.