Major Abup J Manjali of the Rashtriya Rifles was selected for the award
of Kirti Chakra for his extraordinary bravery efforts in counter-
terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Major Manjali will be awarded
on 26 January 2013.
Major Manjali is the only soldier to
receive this second- highest peacetime gallantry award Kirti Chakra on
the Republic Day. Apart from him, eight other jawans as well as officers
were selected to be awarded with the Shaurya Chakra.
Major Abup J
Manjali belongs to the Bihar Regiment and at present is deputed to
Rashtriya Rifles. It is important to note that the Kirti Chakra can be
given away to military personnel as well as the civilians. This award is
the peacetime gallantry award which is equivalent to Mahavir Chakra.
Shaurya
Chakra, on the other hand, is being given away to Major Sandeep Kumar
of 13 Sikh Regiment for his bravery act in Northeast area. Apart from
him, Navy officer will also receive Shaurya Chakra for saving lives in
Mumbai fire incident.
