Army man from Panchmahal, Gujarat honored with Shaurya Chakra by President Murmu

Panchmahal: President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Shaurya Chakra to Nayab Subedar Sanjaykumar Bhamarsinh Baria at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday. Sanjaykumar, from Khojalvasa village in Panchmahal district, received the award for his bravery in an army operation in 2023.

The #ShauryaChakra awardee, Gujarat’s Naib Subedar Baria Sanjay Kumar Bhamar Sinh of the 21st Battalion The Mahar Regiment, exemplifies courage & devotion. He displayed remarkable bravery during a critical June 2023 operation, eliminating a hardcore terrorist. Heroes like him go… pic.twitter.com/6qbxlCPVzo

— Dhanraj Nathwani (@DhanrajNathwani) July 6, 2024

On June 12, 2023, the Indian Army received information about terrorists infiltrating Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir. Sanjaykumar, serving in the 21st Battalion of the Mahar Regiment, was part of a special team formed to handle the situation. He approached the terrorists in the dense forest and killed one during the 12-day operation.

The Indian Army and the Home Department recognized Sanjaykumar’s bravery. His actions in the operation earned him the prestigious Shaurya Chakra, showcasing his dedication and bravery. DeshGujarat

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Shaurya Chakra upon Naib Subedar Baria Sanjay Kumar Bhamar Sinh, 21st Battalion The Mahar Regiment. During an operation in June 2023, he displayed indomitable courage and devotion beyond the call of duty which resulted in the elimination of a… pic.twitter.com/sUNtKIw46m

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