India awards the Kirti Chakra to Major Manjit and posthumously to Naik Dilwar Khan for bravery in J&K anti-terror operations. On Republic Day, 93 armed forces and CAPF personnel receive gallantry medals, including 14 Shaurya Chakras. Honorees include Major Ashish Dahiya and CRPF's Vikrant Kumar for exceptional courage in high-risk situations.
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