President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Gallantry Awards and the Distinguished Service Decorations to defence personnel and martyrs posthumously at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Sepoy Jagdish Chand who made the supreme sacrifice during terror attack at Pathankot Air Base was awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously.
- Subedar Mahendra Singh who displayed exemplary leadership despite grievous injury was also awarded Kirti Chakra.
- Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Mohammed Shafi Sheikh and Constable Reyaz Ahmed Lone who made supreme sacrifice on the line of duty while fighting terrorists were awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously.
- Second in Command of CRPF 7th Batallion Hira Kumar Jha who made supreme sacrifice fighting naxals in Jamui District of Bihar was also awarded Shaurya Chakra.
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