Eshenthung Kikon awarded Shaurya Chakra, Hangthing Receives Padma Shri

Published on Jan 26, 2025

DIMAPUR — Eshenthung Kikon, an Assistant Commandant in the 4th Assam Rifles, was a recipient of this year’s Shaurya Chakra, one of the annual Gallantry awards approved by the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day.
“President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous; 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous; one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry); 66 Sena Medals, including seven posthumous; two Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry); and eight Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry),” informed a PIB release.
Also, L Hangthing from Noklak district was awarded the Padma Shri award. He was among the 133 winners announced for this year. Hangthing’s recognition came in the field of agriculture.