Sixteen BSF Personnel Honoured With Gallantry Medals For Conspicuous Bravery' And 'Unmatched Valour' During Operation Sindoor

Sixteen personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying “conspicuous bravery” and “unmatched valour” during Operation Sindoor, the force announced on Thursday (14 August).

The BSF, responsible for guarding the India-Pakistan border along the country’s western flank, described the awards as a recognition of the nation’s trust in its “First Line of Defence.”

“This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery & unmatched valour, for being resolute & steadfast during the Ops Sindoor,” the force said in a X post.

“The medals are a testament to the Nation’s faith & trust reposed in the India’s First Line of Defence: The Border Security Force.”

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According to a report in the Indian Express, the awardees include a deputy commandant, two assistant commandants, and an inspector.

Operation Sindoor was a decisive cross-border action executed by Indian security forces from 7 to 10 May 2025, striking deep at the heart of Pakistan’s terror infrastructure in both Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and mainland Pakistan.

Conceived as a direct and proportional response to the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-backed terrorists that claimed 26 innocent lives, the operation targeted launch pads, terrorist training camps, and supporting military installations.

Its success lay not merely in neutralising immediate threats but in sending a clear message that India’s patience has limits and its retaliatory capabilities remain both precise and formidable.

Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has approved the first-ever cadre review for BSF personnel since the force’s inception in 1965.

Covering Group B and C staff from Constable to Inspector, the review’s implementation has begun, with 23,710 personnel set for immediate promotion and 8,116 orders already issued.

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