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      • For his extraordinary valor and sacrifice, Major Mohit Sharma was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. This honor is bestowed upon individuals who display exceptional courage and valor in the face of adversity.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mohit_Sharma_(soldier)Mohit Sharma (soldier) - Wikipedia

    Major Mohit Sharma AC SM [2] (13 January 1978 – 21 March 2009) was an Indian Army Officer who was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peace-time military decoration. Maj Sharma was from the elite 1st Para SF. [3]

  4. institute.careerguide.com › major-mohit-sharmaMajor Mohit Sharma: Soldier Who Awarded the Ashoka Chakra ...

    Jan 16, 2024 · Before receiving the Ashoka Chakra, Major Mohit Sharma was awarded the COAS Commendation card for exemplary counter-terrorism duties during Operation Rakshak. He was also honored with the Sena Medal for gallantry after a covert operation in 2005.

  5. honourpoint.in › profile › major-mohit-sharma-ac-sm-2Major Mohit Sharma AC SM - Honourpoint

    Maj Mohit Sharma was given the nation’s highest peace time gallantry award, “Ashok Chakra” for his act of conspicuous gallantry, unyielding fighting spirit and supreme sacrifice.

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  7. www.jammukashmirnow.com › Encyc › 2024/1/1313 January 1978: Remembering Ashok Chakra Awardee Major Mohit ...

    Jan 13, 2024 · For his extraordinary valor and sacrifice, Major Mohit Sharma was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award. This honor is bestowed upon individuals who display exceptional courage and valor in the face of adversity.

  8. www.cseguide.com › major-mohit-sharma-ashok-chakraMajor Mohit Sharma, Ashok Chakra, Inspirational Story

    Apr 8, 2024 · On 26 January 2010, Major Rishima Sharma received the Ashok Chakra on behalf of his husband Major Mohit Sharma (posthumous) from President Smt. Pratibha Patil. The citation for the “Ashok Chakra”, awarded to him reads: Major Mohit Sharma, SM was leading Bravo Assault Team in operations in Kupwara District of North Kashmir.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ashoka_Chakra_(militaryAshoka Chakra (military decoration) - Wikipedia

    As of August 2021, the medal has been awarded to 86 awardees, of which 68 were to posthumous recipients. The rank refers to the rank held by the recipient at the time of award. Action refers to the conflict or event during which the Ashoka Chakra was awarded.

  10. defencedirecteducation.com › 2021/01/31 › majorMajor Mohit Sharma, SM, AC, 1 Para SF – All You Need ... - DDE

    Jan 31, 2021 · For this act of conspicuous gallantry, inspiring leadership, and exceptional courage far beyond the call of duty, Major Mohit Sharma, SM was awarded ‘Ashok Chakra’ (Posthumous) Ikhiktar Bhat. Major Mohit Sharma covered his name as Iftikar Bhatt and grown a full beard to look like a Kashmir citizen.