21 ITBP jawans who took the iron from Chinese soldiers were sent to the government for a bravery medal

294 jawans were given the citation and insignia of DG. ITBP soldiers fought with the Chinese army along with army personnel in the Finger Area. Galvan, who was injured in the violence, was safely evacuated to the hospital. Himvir is posted on LAC adjacent to China. 21 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans have been recommended for gallantry medals for courage and bravery during skirmishes with the Chinese Army in eastern Ladakh in May and June. Sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs for medals.

The ITBP issued a statement saying that these 21 soldiers bravely faced Chinese soldiers during the skirmishes in Eastern Ladakh. That is why the names of these 'snowmen' have been sent to the government for gallantry medals.

Besides, 294 ITBP jawans have been provided with 'DG Commendation' and 'Insignia' for confronting the Chinese soldiers in East Ladakh with valor and bravery.

Let me tell you that on May 5-6, when soldiers and soldiers of India and China clashed in the Finger area near Pangong Lake, the army personnel along with ITBP personnel were also involved. Because of the last post of India in the Finger area, Dhan Singh Thapa post, ITBP personnel are posted. ITBP also has a post close to Galvan Valley. During the violence in Galvan, ITBP jawans had taken the injured Indian soldiers to a safe hospital.

According to ITBP, "ITBP jawans used the shield effectively during the skirmishes in Eastern Ladakh and with great might, kept them in check and kept the situation under control while facing a large number of PLA personnel. While giving an introduction, the ITBP jawans fought bravely with the shoulder to shoulder and took many injured army soldiers to safe places. "

The press release states that "Many times ITBP personnel confronted the PLA all night and kept them retaliating for 17 to 20 hours. In these skirmishes, ITBP jawans were trained in high altitude and posted in the Himalayas Capacity protected many areas of strategic importance. "

Along with this, the ITBP has forwarded the names of its 318 personnel and the names of 40 other Central Armed Police Forces personnel to the Union Home Minister Special Operation Duty Medal, which has played an important role in preventing the spread of Corona and other efforts. The ITBP has played an increasing role in the struggle against Corona since January.

The ITBP built the country's first 1000-bed quarantine center at Chawla that housed Indian nationals from Wuhan and later Italy, as well as the world's largest Sardar Covid Care Center and Hospital with 10,000 beds in the capital Delhi. Is operating.

Six (6) other soldiers have been provided with DG Commendation Cards and Insignia for successful campaigns against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh.