Question: Which of the following naval cadets has been conferred Gallantry award on Independence Day?
(a) Amit Singh Rana
(b) Rakesh Khajuria
(c) Shaminder Singh
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Six naval sailors have been awarded gallantry awards for showing valor and undaunted courage in the battle field and human assistance and disaster relief operation.
- Amit Singh Rana was deployed for Op Rakshak, J&K, since May 18. In two back to back operations, Op Danna & Shok Baba where eight foreign terrorists were eliminated, the sailor had performed exceptionally well.
- For his selfless actions in dire circumstances, he has been recommended for the award of “Shaurya Chakra”.
Following Officers and sailors have been awarded Nao Sena Medal (gallantry):
- Captain Naveen Thapa as a Captain of Aircraft of Seaking 42 C, displayed exceptional courage in saving the lives of five Indian coast guard officers and one Indian army jawan in extremely rough sea conditions.
- LT CDR Ruchir Rakesh Khajuria was officer in charge of the team deployed in J&K, for Op Rakshak. Under his leadership he was succeed in eliminated 8 terrorists without own team casualty.
- Thakellambam Rakhesh Singh was part of MARCOS team; he was part of the assault team that killed five terrorists.
- Shaminder Singh and Shri Niwas were part of op Rakshak and Op Shok Baba and showed exemplary courage.