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.
