Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Gallantry Medals Awarded to BSF and J&K Police Personnel
Some border guards are getting special awards for being brave.
These awards are for their actions during a mission called Operation Sindoor, where they were fighting against terrorists in Pakistan.
This mission was a response to a bad event in Pahalgam where many people were hurt.
In addition, many police officers in Jammu and Kashmir also received awards for their brave work against terrorists.
16 BSF personnel received gallantry medals for Operation Sindoor.
The medals recognize bravery during Operation Sindoor on the India-Pakistan border.
Operation Sindoor was a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
127 J&K Police personnel received gallantry medals, the highest in the country.
Overall, 233 gallantry medals were awarded across various security forces.
- Who
- BSF personnel and J&K Police
- What
- 16 BSF personnel and 127 J&K Police personnel were awarded gallantry medals.
- When
- Independence Day 2025
- Where
- India-Pakistan border and J&K
- Why
- For displaying bravery during Operation Sindoor and fighting terrorism.
- Organization
- Border Security Force (BSF) and J&K Police
- Medal Recipients
- 16 BSF personnel, 127 J&K Police personnel
- Operation
- Sindoor
- Reason for Operation
- Retaliation for Pahalgam terror attack
- Medals Awarded
- Gallantry Medals
Sources
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Soldier killed in gunbattle in South Kashmir’s Baramulla
Pakistan's Border Action Team carries out attack in Uri, Indian Army's counter-infiltration operation underway: What is BAT?
Pakistan Army's infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Uri, one soldier killed in action: Report
Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In J&K's Uri: Report
Breaking News! Indian Army Thwarts Pakistan's Infiltration Bid Along LoC In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
Soldier killed as infiltration bid foiled along LoC in J&K's Uri sector
Indian soldier killed, army foils infiltration bid in Uri
Soldier killed as army foils major infiltration bid in J-K
Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri; soldier killed in fire exchange - Telegraph India
Soldier falls in Uri as Army thwarts infiltration attempt along LoC in J&K
Army foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector, soldier killed
Hunt for terrorists in Kulgam in final stages: Kashmir IGP
Terrorist attack on Army Post in Baramulla, J&K foiled, two soldiers killed
J&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Uri, one soldier killed during Pakistan’s BAT attack, search operation underway
Army deploys AI-driven tech, robotic mules, smart fences for LoC security
50 militants killed in 4 days by Pakistani forces in major crackdown in Balochistan, says ISPR
Army foils infiltration bid in J-K’s Uri; soldier killed
16 BSF personnel get gallantry medals for Op Sindoor
J&K Police top national gallantry award list with 127 medals
