2 Army officers from Manipur get gallantry awards this year

Imphal: Two officers from Manipur were among the 132 bravehearts of the Indian Army approved for the gallantry awards this year. The announcement was made by President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on the occasion of the country’s 73rd Independence Day celebration on Thursday.

Lieutenant Col Thaiba Simon and Major Tasou Prau, both belonging to Poumai Naga tribe from Senapati district, were conferred the awards for their outstanding and gallant role during operations in Jammu & Kashmir.

Major Prau of the Jammu And Kashmir Rifles/3rd Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles Army is among the eight Army officers chosen for Bar To Sena Medals (gallantry). A resident of Tunggam village of the hill district, Major Prau will be receiving this award for the second time.