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सं. 44] नई दिल्ली, शनिवार, नवम्बर 4—नवम्बर 10, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939)
No. 44] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4—NOVEMBER 10, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939)
इस भाग में भिन्न पृष्ठ संख्या दी जाती है जिससे कि यह अलग संकलन के रूप में रखा जा सके
(Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation)
विषय-सूची
पृष्ठ सं.
भाग I—खण्ड-1—(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की गई विधितर नियमों, विनियमों, आदेशों तथा संकल्पों से सम्बन्ध्ति अध्सिूचनाएं. .............. 765 भाग I—खण्ड-2—(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की गई सरकारी अधिकारियों की नियुक्तियों, पदोन्नतियों, छुट्टियों आदि के सम्बन्ध् में अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 977 भाग I—खण्ड-3—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी किए गए संकल्पों और असांविधिक आदेशों के सम्बन्ध में अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 11 भाग I—खण्ड-4—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी की गई सरकारी अधिकारियों की नियुक्तियों, पदोन्नतियों, छुट्टियों आदि के सम्बन्ध में अध्सिूचनाएं. ..... 1953 भाग II—खण्ड-1—अधिनियम, अध्यादेश और विनियम. ............ [ भाग II—खण्ड-1क—अधिनियमों, अध्यादेशों और विनियमों का हिन्दी भाषा में प्राधिकृत पाठ. ................. [ भाग II—खण्ड-2—विधेयक तथा विधेयकों पर प्रवर समितियों के बिल तथा रिपोर्ट. ................................... [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (i)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों (रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सामान्य सांविध्कि नियम (जिनमें सामान्य स्वरूप के आदेश और उपविधियां आदि भी शामिल हैं). ................... [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (ii)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयोेंं (रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को [आंकड़े प्राप्त नहीं हुए।
1—311 GI/2017
पृष्ठ सं.
छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सांविधिक आदेश और अधिसूचनाएं. ............................ [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (iii)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयोेंं (जिसमें रक्षा मंत्रालय भी शामिल है) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सामान्य सांविधिक नियमों और सांविधिक आदेशों (जिनमें सामान्य स्वरूप की उपविध्यिां भी शामिल हैं) के हिन्दी प्राधिकृत पाठ (ऐसे पाठों को छोड़कर जो भारत के राजपत्र के खण्ड 3 या खण्ड 4 में प्रकाशित होते हैं). .................................................... * भाग II—खण्ड-4—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी किए गए सांविधिक नियम और आदेश. ...................................... * भाग III—खण्ड-1—उच्च न्यायालयों, नियंत्रक और महालेखापरीक्षक, संघ लोक सेवा आयोग, रेल विभाग और भारत सरकार से सम्बद्ध और अधीनस्थ कार्यालयों द्वारा जारी की गई अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 22415 भाग III—खण्ड-2—पेटेंट कार्यालय द्वारा जारी की गई पेटेन्टों और डिजाइनों से सम्बन्धित अधिसूचनाएं और नोटिस [ भाग III—खण्ड-3—मुख्य आयुक्तों के प्राधिकार के अधीन अथवा द्वारा जारी की गई अध्सिूचनाएं. ......... [ भाग III—खण्ड-4—विविध अधिसूचनाएं जिनमें सांविधिक निकायों द्वारा जारी की गई अधिसूचनाएं, आदेश, विज्ञापन और नोटिस शामिल हैं. ................................ 2763 भाग IV—गैर-सरकारी व्यक्तियों और गैर-सरकारी निकायों द्वारा जारी किए गए विज्ञापन और नोटिस. .... 1875 भाग V—अंग्रेजी और हिन्दी दोनों में जन्म और मृत्यु के आंकड़ों को दर्शाने वाला सम्पूरक. ............................ [
(765)766 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1
CONTENTS
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PART I—SECTION 1—Notifications relating to Non- Statutory Rules, Regulations, Orders and Resolutions issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (other than the
765 Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court ......................................................... PART I—S ECTION 2—Notifications regarding Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. of Government Officers issued by the Ministries of the Government of India
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11 (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court ............................... PART I—SECTION 3—Notifications relating to Resolutions and Non-Statutory Orders issued by the Ministry of Defence....................................
PART I—S ECTION 4—Notifications regarding
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* Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. of Government Officers issued by the Ministry of Defence ................................................ PART II—SECTION 1—Acts, Ordinances and Regulations PART II—SECTION 1A—Authoritative texts in Hindi language, of Acts, Ordinances and
Regulations ............................................... *
PART II—SECTION 2—Bills and Reports of the Select
* Committee on Bills ................................... PART II—S ECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (i)—General Statutory Rules (including Orders, Bye- laws, etc. of general character) issued by the
* Ministry of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Central Authorities (other than the Administration of Union Territories) ........ PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (ii)—Statutory Orders and Notifications issued by the
Ministries of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and
*Folios not received.
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by the Central Authorities (other than the Administration of Union Territories) ..... *
PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (iii)—Authoritative texts in Hindi (other than such texts, published in Section 3 or Section 4 of the Gazette of India) of General Statutory Rules
& Statutory Orders (including Bye-laws of a general character) issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (including the Ministry of Defence) and by Central Authorities (other than Administration of Union Territories) .........
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PART II—SECTION 4—Statutory Rules and Orders issued by the Ministry of Defence ...........
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PART III—SECTION 1—Notifications issued by the High Courts, the Comptroller and Auditor
22415 General, Union Public Service Commission, the Indian Government Railways and by Attached and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India .................................
PART III—SECTION 2—Notifications and Notices issued by the Patent Office, relating to Patents and Designs ............................................. *
PART III—SECTION 3—Notifications issued by or under the authority of Chief Commissioners ...... *
PART III—SECTION 4—Miscellaneous Notifications including Notifications, Orders, Advertisements and Notices issued by
2763 Statutory Bodies .......................................
PART IV—Advertisements and Notices issued by Private
1875 Individuals and Private Bodies .................
PART V—Supplement showing Statistics of Births and
Deaths etc. both in English and Hindi ......
*भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 767 भाग I— खण्ड 1
[PART I—SECTION 1]
[(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की
गई विध्तिर नियमों, विनियमों, आदेशों तथा संकल्पों से संबंधित अधिसूचनाएं]
[Notifications relating to Non-Statutory Rules, Regulations, Orders and
Resolutions issued by the Ministries of the Government of India
(other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court]
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768 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 769 770 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1अद्यतनभारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 771 अद्यतन772 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 773 अद्वितीय774 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 775 776 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 777 778 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 779 780 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 781 782 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) [भाग I—खण्ड 1 भारत का राजपत्र, नवम्बर 4, 2017 (कार्तिक 13, 1939) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 783 रेल मंत्रालय (रेलवे बोर्ड) नई दिल्ली, दिनांक 13 अक्तूबर 2017 संकल्प
सं. हिंदी/समिति/2017/38/5--रेल मंत्रालय (रेलवे बोर्ड) ने 07.09.2015एवं 17.09.2015 के संकल्प सं. हिंदी/समिति/ 2014/38/2 के अंतर्गत गठित रेलवे हिंदी सलाहकार समिति को तत्काल प्रभाव से भंग करने का विनिश्चय किया है।
आर. के वर्मा सचिव
आदेश
आदेश दिया जाता है कि इस संकल्प को सामान्य सूचना के लिए भारत के राजपत्र में प्रकाशित किया जाए।
के. पी. सत्यानंदन निदेशक, राजभाषा784 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1
PRESIDENT'S SECRETARIAT
New Delhi, the 15th August 2017
No. 93-Pres/2017—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "Kirti Chakra" to the under mentioned person for the acts of most conspicuous gallantry :—
1. SHRI PRAMOD KUMAR, COMMANDANT, 49 Bn, CRPF (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 15 August, 2016)
Observing the days of National importance in the Kashmir Valley brings new challenges to the Security Forces as the anti-national forces make all out efforts to disrupt the celebrations. The celebration of Independence Day' 2016, turned out to be more challenging due to highly volatile and vulnerable Law & Order situation in the Valley in the aftermath of the killing of a "Hizbul Mujahedeen" Commander by SF's. To ward off disruptions and thwart the nefarious designs of militants, Srinagar city was kept under strict vigil and restrictions were imposed.
But, at about 0800 hours, militants hiding in an abandoned building at Nowhatta Chowk, Srinagar opened indiscriminate fire at the troops of 28 Bn, CRPF deployed in the area. The sudden and surprise attack from a tactically advantageous and dominating position proved fatal for the troops and 7 personnel sustained bullet injuries. Despite sustaining injuries, troops took positions behind available covers, fired back at the militants and did not give them a chance to escape. As the fierce encounter in the heart of the city took place, the news of the incident reached to all concerned offices of the CRPF. Hearing the news of encounter, Shri Pramod Kumar, Commandant, 49 Battalion acted swiftly and promptly rushed towards the incident site to help the beleaguered troops and neutralize the militants. After reaching close to the incident site, he first ensured the evacuation of the injured amid heavy gunfire and replaced them with fresh troops. In the process of evacuation, he came under intense gunfire but kept maneuvering his vehicle from one injured to other. Thereafter, he along with other operational commanders tactically analyzed the operational/ground situation and lay seize around the building from where the militants were firing.
Once all the escape routes were plugged, Shri Pramod Kumar along with his troops reached close to the building in bullet proof vehicles and got engaged in a fierce gunfight. The militants were often changing their positions and firing from different windows making the troops fail to understand their number. The concrete walls behind which the militants had occupied secured positions were also rendering the fire of the troops, ineffective. To gain the desired location from where he could rain effective fire on militants, Shri Pramod Kumar manoeuvred his vehicle amid raining bullets and in the process reached a place, close to the hideout, from where he could just see the lower body part of a militant. On getting the desired position he fired an aimed shot at the militant, before the militant could change his position, and inflicted injury on his legs. Though the injury incapacitated the movement of the militant but the intensity of fire from his side did not decrease. To neutralize the militant, Shri Pramod Kumar took a brave decision of stepping out of the vehicle, without caring for his personal safety and throwing all precautions in air, with an intention to gain a more appropriate angle to aim at the body of the militant. While zeroing in towards the target, unmindful of the gunshots all around him, the valiant officer ignored the monumental risk of capturing the attention of second militant towards him. As he fired upon the injured militant, aiming his body, and inflicted more injury to him, a bullet fired by second militant pierced his skull. The brave officer lay severely injured on the ground and was immediately evacuated to 92 Army Base Hospital, B.B. Cantt, Srinagar where he breathed his last and sacrificed his life in service of the nation.
As the operation resumed after the evacuation, only the second militant was found to be firing and was subsequently neutralized by the troops. Two AK-47 rifles along with 6 magazines were also recovered from the possession of slain militants.
Shri Pramod Kumar, Commandant, 49 Battalion displayed the rare act of conspicuous gallantry, exemplary courage, utmost dedication/ devotion to duty and sacrificed his own life in the process.
2. SHRI CHETAN KUMAR CHEETA, COMMANDANT, 45 Bn, CRPF
(Effective date of the award : 14 February, 2017)
On 13 February 2017, Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta, Commandant, 45 Bn, CRPF received an intelligence input from SSP Bandipora about the presence of two LeT Foreign militants in Parry Mohalla, Hajin under PS-Hajin, Distt Bandipora, J&K. Based on the intelligence, an operation was planned jointly by Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta, Commandant, 45 Bn CRPF, CO 13 RR, and SDPO, Sumbal. It was decided that troops of 13 RR will lay the initial cordon and Commandant 45 Bn, CRPF along with his troops of CO 13 RR will carry out the assault on hidden militants. Accordingly, on 14/02/2017 at 0500 hrs, a Cordon and Search Operation was launched by troops of C, D Coys and QAT of 45 Bn CRPF under the overall command of Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta and SOG, J&K Police Bandipora, in Parray Mohalla, Hajin.
Since the input of the presence of two foreign militants was very reliable,PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 785 Commandant 45 Bn and CO 13 RR decided to check and ensure that cordon of the 03 suspected target houses was well laid and all escape routes were plugged to make it water tight to prevent any possible slip out of militants. While the above team was strengthening the cordon, the militants, sensing the presence of SFs in close vicinity, got alerted and prepared for the plausible confrontation. Militants observed the area for any possible escape, but, they couldn't find it. The dejected militants finding no option, due to being surrounded by, decided to challenge the troops. They rolled out from suspected target house firing indiscriminately and lobbing grenades upon the cordon party. The sudden and pestilent attack dazzled the troops and forced them to take shelter behind the covers. The opportunity was encashed by the militants as they broke the inner cordon and took shelter in an adjacent house.
The initial multi-pronged strike left 04 personnel including an army officer injured. The injury to the cordon party and evacuation process created a big void in the inner cordon. To overcome from the situation, CO 13 RR asked for reinforcement from Commandant, 45 Bn CRPF to evacuate the injured personnel and cover the gaps in the inner cordon. Sensing that the situation was extremely grave and warranted extraordinary efforts, Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta himself went ahead with his buddy and troops from RR to strengthen the cordon and to provide the much-needed support to the troops.
Displaying his tactical acumen and raw courage Shri Cheeta along with his team moved tactically and stealthily towards the target house following the dead ground and under lit areas. Ignoring the inherent potential threats, Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta led his team from the front to place himself and his party to fill the gaps created due to injured personnel. While advancing towards the target, Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta spotted a militant behind a hay stack in the compound; preparing for another deadly attack on the troops. He was well aware that there was another militant whose position was still unknown. There was every possibility that opening fire at the militant from his position would expose him, jeopardizing the safety of his fellow troops. In a split moment, he sprang out of his position and unmindful of the extreme perils that lay ahead of him, putting duty before self, charged at the militant firing precisely with his weapon and succeeded in neutralizing the militant positioned behind the haystack. Meanwhile, the fatal eventuality came across the troops as the other militant who was hiding in one of the suspected houses showered a barrage of bullets towards Shri Cheeta and his team followed by the carpeting of UBGL shells. Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta and his fellow men; troops from RR, sustained several gunshot wounds and splinter injuries.
Severely wounded Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta displaying exemplary bravery, raw courage, exceptional leadership qualities and indomitable fighting spirit in the face of clear and imminent death continued to goad the troops to retaliate and himself kept firing at the militant preventing any further loss to own troops, albeit, the militant managed to escape taking advantage of the situation and support of the local populace. Later, the slain terrorist was identified as the dreaded LeT 'A' category terrorist Abu Harris. Troops recovered 1 AK Rifle with 04 magazines and 71 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade from the slain terrorist.
During the operation, Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta, Commandant, displayed exception leadership qualities, raw grit and moral courage risking his own life in neutralizing the dreaded terrorist before he could cause further fatalities to his fellow troops. Undaunted to the pestilent attack by the second terrorist, and, despite being severely wounded he stood his ground and continued to fire leaving the terrorist with no option but to flee. Shri Chetan Kumar Cheeta emplaced indelible example of chivalry, the spirit of selfless sacrifice and sterling qualities of a leader.
3. 5047602N HAVILDAR GIRIS GURUNG, FOURTH BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 20 May, 2017)
In May 2017, Havildar Giris Gurung was the search team commander deployed in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir. While he was leading the search along a steep slope with dense foliage and vegetation, a militant hiding in this area fired at him and he was hit on his thigh.
Though bleeding profusely, the Non Commissioned Officer realizing the grave threat to his team and with utter disregard to his personal safety moved to flank and assaulted the location thereby eliminating the militant with an accurate burst from his AK-47. Thereon, he identified the location of another militant who was firing towards his team. Though being grievously injured, he lobbed a grenade in that direction and displaying supreme bravery charged at the hidden militant and fired at him thereby eliminating him at extreme close quarters, though he later succumbed to his injuries.
Havildar Giris Gurung displayed selfless conspicuous courage under fire and an unmatched aggressive spirit before making the supreme sacrifice
4. IC-73531A MAJOR PREETAM SINGH KUNWAR, 4TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLES
(Effective date of the award : 26 May, 2017)
Major Preetam Singh Kunwar developed an outstanding intelligence network confirming movement of militants across Line of Control at Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. With impeccable ingenuity, he moved inside thick minefields by creating an improvised Infantry Safe Lane in concealed position. The inclement weather necessitated robust physical and mental endurance.
786 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1In May 2017, on spotting six militants, he evolved instantaneous plan displaying great tactical acumen and waited patiently for all militants to come into the killing zone to engage them from close range. He opened accurate fire at opportune moment combining courage and maturity taking all militants by surprise. Suddenly, two of the militants hide behind boulder and brought down heavy volume of fire with hand grenades and UBGLs, one of which exploded near him. Impervious of own safety, the officer crawled along wooden log and lobbed hand grenades towards the militants resulting in their instant killing. Suddenly one militant started climbing in opposite direction towards party of Commanding Officer. Upon noticing, Major Preetam alerted the Commanding Officer and changed his position. Amidst heavy volume of fire he brought aimed fire on climbing militant killing him instantly.
Major Preetam Singh Kunwar displayed exemplary courage, determination under odds, conspicuous gallantry in face of the enemy, bravery of highest order and unflinching fortitude.
5. SS-43887Y MAJOR DAVID MANLUN, THE NAGA REGIMENT, 164 INFANTRY BATTALION (TERRITORIAL ARMY) (HOME & HEARTH) NAGA (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 06 Jun, 2017)
Based on a specific intelligence developed by Major David Manlun, an operation was launched in Northern Nagaland in June 2017. During the said operation at around 2200 hrs, contact with a group of militants was established by the column under Major David Manlun.
A fierce firefight ensued immediately, wherein the militants lobbed grenades towards the position of Major David Manlun injuring him and three other ranks. Despite bearing the brunt of militant's fire and grenade blast Major David Manlun with utter disregard to his personal safety moved forward and opened fire from close range to pin down the militants, thus preventing them from causing further casualty to own troops and eliminated three militants. Major David Manlun succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. The killed militants were hardcore cadres of ULFA(I) and were involved in numerous incidents of violence in Upper Assam.
Major David Manlun displayed conspicuous personal bravery and leadership of the highest order and made supreme sacrifice in fighting with the militants.
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
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No. 94-pres/2017—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "Shaurya Chakra" to the under mentioned persons for the acts of gallantry:-
1. SHRI CHANDAN KUMAR, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT (IRLA : 9056), CRPF
(Effective date of the award : 08 January 2016)
An operation was planned to be conducted in forest area of village Bhaluahi, Gopaldera, Morma, Kachnar, Chhuchiya and Dulare under PS Dhibra and Dumariya, Distts:- Aurangabad and Gaya as there had been information about presence of a group of maoists in the area. The operation was meticulously planned by Shri Rabish Kumar Singh, Commandant, 205 CoBRA and to ensure completely discreet operation only two teams one under command of Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commmandant and other under the command of Shri Gufran Ahmad, Assistant Commandant along with a small component of local police were launched in the area on 07.01.2016.
After collecting latest updates on probable location of maoists, the teams left Bhaluhai camp in the dead of night. Both teams moved towards the target area, circumventing the early warning system of maoist, under the cover of darkness and thick vegetation maintaining utmost secrecy and surprise. At first light, the teams started combing the jungle but contact with maoists was not established. After searching the enemy for the whole day, teams halted at a strategic position and kept an eye over the activities around. The strategy of the teams worked to expectations, when, at around 1715 hrs., it noticed rising of smoke at an adjacent hillock. Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commandant, suspecting the likely presence of maoists, immediately called his junior commanders through field signals and prepared a plan to cover the suspected area from all directions and launch an assault.
As per plan, Shri Gufran Ahmad, Assistant Commandant led a small team to cover the area from North direction, another small team moved to cover from South direction while Shri Chandan Kumar led a small team of intrepid Troopers from South-West direction. The tactical positioning of maoists was not the only difficulty the troops were to face but were also required to race against time due to fading light. Shri Chandan Kumar comprehending the possiblity of slipping-off of the maoists under cover of darkness signaled his bunch of troops to hurry the advance towards the top. But the maoists were also ready to retaliate on the slightest suspicion of unwanted presence in the area. The swift movement due to fading light made troops susceptible to exposure and as was expected, the maoists on noticing the team of Shri Chandan KumarPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 787 unleashed a volley of fire at it. It was at that juncture of grave and certain danger of becoming casualties when Shri Chandan Kumar, without caring for the bullets of enemy, decided for a frontal and headlong advance straight in the enemy's line of fire.
At the first step of advance Head Constable Nagendra Prasad was hit and injured with a bullet hitting his shoulder. But Shri Chandan Kumar signaled his troops with determination to continue to advance. As the team made a further dash towards the enemy position, Shri Chandan Kumar and Constable Amarnath Mishra came face to face to a sentry post. The presence of troops at a close distance unnerved the two maoist positioned inside the post. In a bid to escape, they opened heavy and indiscriminate fire at the commander and his buddy to intimidate them and tried to escape from the area. But in an unprecedented and audacious and also a courageous move the two, without caring for the bullets aimed at them, dashed close to the maoists and gunned them down. The Maoists in turn intensified their fire, coupled with lobbing of grenades, to stop the further advance of the troops and make good its escape. He ordered the other teams at rear to advance towards the enemy positions and open fire, even though his own small team was very close to the enemy positions. Finding themselves cornered by the converging troops, the maoists got divided into small groups and tried to flee in different directions with their guns firing heavily.
But keeping control over their nerves, Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commandant and Shri Amarnath Mishra, Constable, CRPF continued their advance and maneuvered ahead by ignoring heavy fire and insufficient cover. Their lives again came under more severe threat when two of the maoists made a bid to flee towards their direction while firing heavily at them, but the duo, ignoring the bullets being fired at them, immediately flung into action, jumped to their sides fired and injured the maoists. The injured maoists them changed their direction and rushed back into the thick jungle.
The fierce gunfight continued for some more time till the darkness had totally settled in the area. The troops remained positioned in the area throughout the night and in the morning thorough search of the area was carried out in which dead bodies of four Maoists namely 1. Rajiv Yadav @ Bihari (Regional Committee Member) 2. Ramratan Yadav @ Jagdish Ji @ Jayant Yadav (Zonal Commander) 3. Devki Bharti (Area Commander) and 4. Birendra @ Ravindra Bhokta (Fighter Member) along with one AK-47 Rifle, one Carbine, one .303. Rifle, one Country made Gun, 299 rounds of ammunitions, six Magazines, three Can bombs, 40 numbers of Detonators, two Wireless sets and other incriminating and camping materials were recovered.
Shri Chandan Kumar exhibited exemplary courage, leadership qualities and selfless devotion to the duty during the instant operation against Maoists.
2. SHRI AMAR NATH MISHRA, CONSTABLE, CRPF
(Effective date of the award : 08 January, 2016)
An operation was planned to be conducted in forest area of village Bhaluahi, Gopaldera, Morma, Kachnar, Chhuchiya and Dulare under PS Dhibra and Dumariya, Distts:- Aurangabad and Gaya as there had been information about presence of a group of maoists in the area. The operation was meticulously planned by Shri Rabish Kumar Singh, Commandant, 205 CoBRA and to ensure completely discreet operation only two teams one under command of Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commandant and other under the command of Shri Gufran Ahmad, Assistant Commmandant along with a small component of local police were launched in the area on 07.01.2016.
After collecting latest updates on probable location of maoists, the teams left Bhaluhai camp in the dead of night. Both teams moved towards the target area, circumventing the early warning system of maoist, under the cover of darkness and thick vegetation maintaining utmost secrecy and surprise. At first light, the teams started combing the jungle but contact with maoists was not established. After searching the enemy for the whole day, teams halted at a strategic position and kept an eye over the activities around. The strategy of the teams worked to expectations, when, at around 1715 hrs., it noticed rising of smoke at an adjacent hillock. Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commandant, suspecting the likely presence of maoists, immediately called his junior commanders through field signals and prepared a plan to cover the suspected area from all directions and launch an assault.
As per plan, Shri Gufran Ahmad, Assistant Commandant led a small team to cover the area from North direction, another small team moved to cover from South direction while Shri Chandan Kumar led a small team of intrepid Troopers from South-West direction. The tactical positioning of maoists was not the only difficulty the troops were to face but were also required to race against time due to fading light. Shri Chandan Kumar comprehending the possibility of slipping-off of the maoists under cover of darkness signaled his bunch of troops to hurry the advance towards the top. But the maoists were also ready to retaliate on the slightest suspicion of unwanted presence in the area. The swift movement due to fading light made troops susceptible to exposure and as was expected, the maoists on noticing the team of Shri Chandan Kumar unleashed a volley of fire at it. It was at that juncture of grave and certain danger of becoming casualties when Shri Chandan Kumar, without caring for the bullets of enemy, decided for a frontal and headlong advance straight in the enemy's line of fire.
788 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1At the first step of advance Head Constable Nagendra Prasad was hit and injured with a bullet hitting his shoulder. But Shri Chandan Kumar signaled his troops with determination to continue to advance. As the team made a further dash towards the enemy position, Shri Chandan Kumar and Constable Amarnath Mishra came face to face to a sentry post. The presence of troops at a close distance unnerved the two maoist positioned inside the post. In a bid to escape, they opened heavy and indiscriminate fire at the commander and his buddy to intimidate them and tried to escape from the area. But in an unprecedented and audacious and also a courageous move the two, without caring for the bullets aimed at them, dashed close to the maoists and gunned them down. The Maoists in turn intensified their fire, coupled with lobbing of grenades, to stop the further advance of the troops and make good its escape. He ordered the other teams at rear to advance towards the enemy positions and open fire, even though his own small team was very close to the enemy positions. Finding themselves cornered by the converging troops, the maoists got divided into small groups and tried to flee in different directions with their guns firing heavily.
But keeping control over their nerves, Shri Chandan Kumar, Assistant Commandant and Shri Amarnath Mishra, Constable CRPF continued their advance and maneuvered ahead by ignoring heavy fire and insufficient cover. Their lives again came under more severe threat when two of the maoists made a bid to flee towards their direction while firing heavily at them, but the duo, ignoring the bullets being fired at them, immediately flung into action, jumped to their sides fired and injured the maoists. The injured maoists them changed their direction and rushed back into the thick jungle.
The fierce gunfight continued for some more time till the darkness had totally settled in the area. The troops remained positioned in the area throughout the night and in the morning thorough search of the area was carried out in which dead bodies of four Maoists namely 1. Rajiv Yadav @ Bihari (Regional Committee Member) 2. Ramratan Yadav @ Jagdish Ji @ Jayant Yadav (Zonal Commander) 3. Devki Bharti (Area Commander) and 4. Birendra @ Ravindra Bhokta (Fighter Member) along with one AK-47 Rifle, one Carbine, one .303 Rifle, one Country made Gun, 299 rounds of ammunitions, six Magazines, three Can bombs, 40 numbers of Detonators, two Wireless sets and other incriminating and camping materials were recovered.
Shri Amar Nath Mishra exhibited exemplary courage and selfless devotion to the duty during the instant Maoists operation.
3. 13767992A LANCE NAIK KASHMIR SINGH, 17TH BN THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES
(Effective date of the award : 15 August, 2016)
In August 2016, Lance Naik Kashmir Singh was part of the column mobilised to eliminate infiltrating militants. The column spotted two militants in an area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir. Further closing in initiated fierce gun fight wherein militants engaged own column with heavy small arms and Under Barrel Grenade Launcher fire.
In the ensuing firefight, Lance Naik Kashmir Singh sustained serious splinter injury. However, with complete disregard to personal safety and displaying indomitable courage, he continued to advance from cover to cover while continuously engaging the militants thereby preventing further damage to own troops. In daring display of devotion beyond the call of duty, he further closed in and shot one militant dead from close range. He thereafter occupied tactically advantageous position to seal the escape route of second militant while continuously engaging him thereby allowing encircling from another direction, ultimately leading to his neutralisation.
Lance Naik Kashmir Singh displayed definitive tactical prowess and gallantry despite being seriously injured, ensuring elimination of two hardcore militants thereby preventing a high profile militant strike on Independence Day.
4. JC-580725N SUBEDAR SHABIR AHMED, 17TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES
(Effective date of the award : 15 August, 2016)
In August 2016, Subedar Ahmed received input concerning militants movement. He immediately analyzed the information, swiftly planned and mobilized his column with lightning speed to intercept the infiltrating militants.
The Column spotted militants in an area in District Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir leading to the fierce gun fight during which militants tried to escape. He immediately took control of the operation by alerting all neighboring posts, tactically deploying his column, rushing from stop to stop continuously readjusting their positions to ensure effective sealing of all escape routes. At 0640h, displaying raw nerve and exemplary initiative, he crawled from cover to cover under heavy accurate militant fire and shot one militant dead. Subsequently, he occupied a tactically advantageous position to effectively intercept the escaping militants and shot him dead at close range in fierce gun battle.
Subedar Ahmed displayed tremendous tactical acumen, exceptional leadership and bravery which prevented high profile militants strike on Independence Day.
PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 7895. JC-414170P NAIB SUBEDAR SURENDRA SINGH, 4TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCE)
(Effective date of the award : 19 August, 2016)
In August 2016, a breach in the Anti Infiltration Obstacle System in an area in Kupwara District of Jammu & Kashmir was observed and additional reinforcements were immediately requisitioned to the contact site. The JCO was Second-in-Command of this party. For next few days, these troops kept tracking the militants. Almost five days later, three militants fired upon an Ammunition Point and fled, critically injuring three soldiers. After appreciating escape routes, the search party moved to track and eliminate these fleeing militants.
The move of these militants was detected towards the forested area. During the search of the Baikhs, the militants tried to escape firing indiscriminately towards the search party. Without losing time and with utter disregard to his personal safety, Naib Subedar Surendra Singh ran to initiate contact with two fleeing militants. Naib Subedar Surendra Singh displaying exceptional tactical acumen, rushed towards the boulders where militants had taken cover and were firing indiscriminately. Militants lobbed two hand grenades towards him as he was approaching them. Naib Subedar Surendra Singh, remained unnerved and closed in towards the militants. This audacious move of Naib Subedar Surendra Singh made the militants panic and they started firing indiscriminately at him. Assessing the location of the militants, he moved from the flanks and ran over a higher boulder and came directly on top of the two militants and shot one of them at a close quarter range of 05 meters. Seeing this move the second militant shifted behind adjoin boulder and started firing and lobed a hand grenade towards Naib Subedar Surendra Singh. Naib Subedar Surendra Singh showing heroic initiative, unparallel display of tactical acumen inched closer to the militant and shot him down at very close quarters.
Naib Subedar Surendra Singh displayed raw courage, selflessness, intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty under hostile situation and difficult terrain.
6. 2616368W SEPOY VENKATARAO ABOTULA, 8TH BATTALION THE MADRAS REGIMENT
(Effective date of the award : 06 October, 2016)
In October 2016, Sepoy Venkatarao Abotula was on night sentry duty at post in an Army Camp in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the morning hours, he observed suspicious movement 25-30 meters outside double layered perimeter fence and alerted his buddy sentry Sepoy Ajoy Sarkar who also noticed and confirmed suspicious movement. He immediately alerted the Guard Commander and balance guard sleeping in the adjacent guard resting bunker while Sepoy Ajoy Sarkar kept strict vigil towards suspects. He returned to the post and challenged the two suspicious individuals attempting to close in towards the barbed wire fence. On being challenged, the militants opened indiscriminate fire. Maintaining composure and undeterred under fire, he immediately retaliated with accurate fire pinning down the militants outside the fence. The exchange of fire continued and the militants were grievously wounded. Despite injuries, the militants continued to accurately engage the sentry post. Unmindful of grave risk to his life, he continued to engage the militants, firing through the loop hole and killed one militant.
Sepoy Venkatarao Abotula's gallant, bold and swift actions prevented a sneak attack and resulted in elimination of all three foreign militants.
7. SHRI P. TRINADHA RAO, ASSISTANT ASSAULT COMMANDER, ANDHRA PRADESH
(Effective date of the award : 24 October, 2016)
On credible information that large member of Maoists from Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) gathered in the cut-off area of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) with an intention to unleash violence against the State, three Assault Units of Greyhounds with representatives of local Police and SIB were deployed for operations in the evening of 23.10.2016. The teams trekked cross country through very difficult and inhospitable terrain covering highly Maoist infested villages en-route for more than 26 Km overnight, braving land mines and possible Maoist ambushes and reached the outskirts of Ramgurha village on 24.10.2016 by 6 am.
A group of Commandos on reaching the forested hilly area on the northern side of Ramgurha village were spotted by the Maoist sentries and were fired upon with automatic and semi-automatic weapons. Though, they came under heavy and continuous fire, the GreyHounds team advanced without caring for their lives and approached the enemy location. They neutralized two Maoists after a fierce gun battle and continued to chase about 60 – 70 Maoists though outnumbered manifold.
Assistant Assault Commander (AAC 3413) Sri P.Trinadha Rao with a small group of Commandos crossed the Nala though they were coming under intense fire from the Maoists. They noticed 20 – 25 Maoists running towards Ramgurha village. He and his team stemmed the advance of the Maoists and chased them back towards the hillock. The Maoists started climbing the hillock and assumed a secure and dominant position. They launched an avalanche of fire at the GreyHounds Commandos and hurled Hand Grenades. AAC Sri P.Trinadha Rao received bullet injuries but remained undaunted. His true790 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1 leadership qualities came to the fore when he led his team from the forefront risking his life. He exhorted his team members to advance from cover to cover, when the Maoists were firing from behind a boulder, he led a small team and proceeded to the right flank and neutralized the Maoists.
Assistant Assault Commander (AAC) Sri P.Trinadha Rao and his sub-group neutralized three Maoists and forced the other Maoists to descend the hillock on the Southern and South-Eastern sides. Later the killed Maoists were identified as (1) Bakuri Venkata Ramana @ Ganesh, Special Zonal Committee Member (SZCM), (2) Prudhvi @ Munna, District Committee Member (DCM) and (3) Budri, Area Committee Member (ACM) and (1) AK-47 rifle, (1) SLR and (1) Pistol were recovered from the scene of incident. Due to the exemplary courage and presence of mind exhibited by AAC P. Trinadha Rao, the other Commandos had the time to reorganize themselves and covered the exit routes of the Maoists on Eastern and Southern sides. Meanwhile, Senior Commando (SC) 5966 Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao sensed that the Maoists would escape from the Southern and Eastern sides of the hillock, he assumed leadership role and quickly ran from the western side of the hillock to the eastern side while coming under intense fire from the Maoists. He covered more than 1 Km through thick forest without minding the grave risk to his own life. SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao moved from place to place on the Eastern side and fired upon the Maoists giving the impression that the Commandos were present everywhere. The Maoists were forced to approach the exit route on the Southern side of the hillock due to the retaliatory fire from SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao and his associates.
As the Junior Commando (JC) Shri D. Satheesh Kumar was hit by a bullet in his thigh and become incapacitated, SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao entrusted the care of his colleague to JC Shri D.Hari Kiran and continued to fight with more determination and kept the Maoists at bay with his controlled and tactical firing. When he found an opportunity to inflict large scale damage to the Maoists, he fired two shells from his UBGL. This resulted in neutralizing five Maoist Cadres and injuring several others.
Subsequently, when it was noticed that one of the Grey Hounds Commandos SC 8708 Shri Md. Abubakar, lost his life after jumping into a Nala while chasing the Maoists. SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao once again took great risk, jumped into the deep Nala and fished out dead body of Shri Md. Abubakar along with a weapon.
AAC Shri P.Trinadha Rao exhibited extraordinary commitment and valour and but for his timely action, the Maoists could have easily escaped to other side of the hillock. He led by personal example, instilled confidence in his team members and exhorted them to climb up the hill. His actions were absolutely beyond the level of normal duty.
8. SHRI CHIKKAM G.V. RAMACHANDRA RAO, SENIOR COMMANDO (5966), ANDHRA PRADESH
(Effective date of the award : 24 October, 2016)
On credible information that large member of Maoists from Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) gathered in the cut-off area of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) with an intention to unleash violence against the State, three Assault Units of Greyhounds with representatives of local Police and SIB were deployed for operations in the evening of 23.10.2016. The team's trekked cross country through very difficult and inhospitable terrain covering highly Maoist infested villages en-route for more than 26 Km overnight, braving land mines and possible Maoist ambushes and reached the outskirts of Ramgurha village on 24.10.2016 by 6 am.
A group of Commandos on reaching the forested hilly area on the northern side of Ramgurha village were spotted by the Maoist sentries and were fired upon with automatic and semi-automatic weapons. Though, they came under heavy and continuous fire, the GreyHounds team advanced without caring for their lives and approached the enemy location. They neutralized two Maoists after a fierce gun battle and continued to chase about 60 – 70 Maoists though outnumbered manifold.
Assistant Assault Commander (AAC 3413) Shri P.Trinadha Rao with a small group of Commandos crossed the Nala though they were coming under intense fire from the Maoists. They noticed 20 – 25 Maoists running towards Ramgurha village. He and his team stemmed the advance of the Maoists and chased them back towards the hillock. The Maoists started climbing the hillock and assumed a secure and dominant position. They launched an avalanche of fire at the GreyHounds Commandos and hurled Hand Grenades. AAC Sri P.Trinadha Rao received bullet injuries but remained undaunted. His true leadership qualities came to the fore when he led his team from the forefront risking his life. He exhorted his team members to advance from cover to cover, when the Maoists were firing from behind a boulder, he led a small team and proceeded to the right flank and neutralized the Maoists.
Assistant Assault Commander (AAC) Shri P.Trinadha Rao and his sub-group neutralized three Maoists and forced the other Maoists to descend the hillock on the Southern and South-Eastern sides. Later the killed Maoists were identified as (1) Bakur iVenkata Ramana @ Ganesh, Special Zonal Committee Member (SZCM), (2) Prudhvi @ Munna, District Committee Member (DCM) and (3) Budri, Area Committee Member (ACM) and (1) AK-47 rifle, (1) SLR and (1) Pistol were recovered from the scene of incident. Due to the exemplary courage and presence of mind exhibited by AAC P.Trinadha Rao, the other Commandos had the time to reorganize themselves and covered the exit routes of the Maoists on Eastern and Southern sides. Meanwhile, Senior Commando (SC) 5966 Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao sensed that the Maoists would escape from the Southern and Eastern sides of the hillock, he assumed leadership role and quickly ran fromPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 791 the western side of the hillock to the eastern side while coming under intense fire from the Maoists. He covered more than 1 Km through thick forest without minding the grave risk to his own life. SC Shri Chikkam G. V. Ramachandra Rao moved from place to place on the Eastern side and fired upon the Maoists giving the impression that the Commandos were present everywhere. The Maoists were forced to approach the exit route on the Southern side of the hillock due to the retaliatory fire from SC Shri Chikkam G. V. Ramachandra Rao and his associates.
As the Junior Commando (JC) Shri D. Satheesh Kumar was hit by a bullet in his thigh and become incapacitated, SC Shri Chikkam G. V. Ramachandra Rao entrusted the care of his colleague to JC Shri D.Hari Kiran and continued to fight with more determination and kept the Maoists at bay with his controlled and tactical firing. When he found an opportunity to inflict large scale damage to the Maoists, he fired two shells from his UBGL. This resulted in neutralizing five Maoist Cadres and injuring several others.
Subsequently, when it was noticed that one of the Greyhounds Commandos SC 8708 Shri Md. Abubakar, lost his life after jumping into a Nala while chasing the Maoists. SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao once again took great risk, jumped into the deep Nala and fished out dead body of Shri Md. Abubakar along with a weapon.
SC Shri Chikkam G.V. Ramachandra Rao showed tremendous courage in the face of heavy odds and acted beyond the normal call of duty. He covered more than 1 Km around the hillock, assumed responsibility, took care of the injured colleague and played a major role in neutralizing the Maoist attack. But for him, the Maoists could have managed to escape and also carry away some of their injured colleagues.
9. 4188533W NAIK CHANDRA SINGH, KUMAON SCOUTS, 13TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 25 November, 2016)
In November 2016, Naik Chandra Singh was part of stop group during a Cordon and Search Operation in a village in Sopore District of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Company had cordoned the target house in which two militants were holed up. Militants brought down heavy volume of fire including grenade fire on the stops and attempted to escape. One militant ran towards the direction where Naik Chandra Singh was deployed. Firing his weapon, the militants charged towards Naik Chandra Singh and tried to break the cordon. Naik Chandra Singh was grievously wounded in the abdomen in the exchange of fire. However, realizing that the militant could pose grave danger to his colleagues, Naik Chandra Singh, unmindful of his personal safety, continued to engage the heavily armed militant and neutralised him. This gallant, selfless action ensured safety of other troops, as well as elimination of a dreaded militant. Naik Chandra Singh later succumbed to his injuries at the operation site.
Naik Chandra Singh displayed act of bravery and made supreme sacrifice while performing a gallant act beyond the call of duty.
10. SS-42717H MAJOR GOSAVI KUNAL MUNNAGIR, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY 166TH BATTALION THE MEDIUM REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 29 November, 2016)
In November 2016 Major Gosavi Kunal Munnagir leading his Quick Reaction Team swiftly responded to the militants attack in an Army base in Nagrota District of Jammu and Kashmir. On reaching the incident site, he came to know that two officers including a five months pregnant woman officer were trapped in a double storied complex. He displayed quick decision making and raw courage to quickly deploy his team and extricated the officers with total disregard to his personal safety under heavy fire from the militants.
Despite heavy fire by militants, the officer closed in the area and successfully rescued both the officers, one injured Junior Commissioned Officer and three Other Ranks.
In the ensuing fierce gun battle at very close quarters, the officer was grievously injured. Despite injuries, he continued to pin down the militants till he was evacuated. Even while being evacuated, he continued to inform the location of militants. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Major Gosavi Kunal Munnagir displayed unmatched valour, exemplary leadership, indomitable spirit and highest degree of dedication to his duty before making supreme sacrifice for the nation.
11. 4578033Y LANCE NAIK RAGHUBEER SINGH, THE MAHAR REGIMENTS, 1ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 12 February, 2017)
In February 2017 Lance Naik Raghubeer Singh was a scout and part of search team of a Cordon and Search Operation in a village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir.
792 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1During the search, as the team reached the top floor of the target house, Lance Naik Raghubeer Singh busted a hideout and heavy volume of militant fire was drawn from four militants trapped inside.
Lance Naik Raghubeer Singh exhibited exemplary presence of mind to warn his team of the direction of fire and faced militants fearlessly in a direct firefight. He selflessly put himself in the face of indiscriminate militants fire at close range to protect other members of the search team. During the firefight the individual sustained bullet injuries himself. Undeterred from the grave injuries he brought down effective fire on the militants, eliminated one of them and also prevented other militants from escaping.
Lance Naik Raghubeer Singh displayed act of courage and gallantry beyond the call of duty and made supreme sacrifice of his life in true traditions of the Indian Army.
12. 15687392W L/NK BHANDORIYA GOPALSINH MUNIMSINH THE CORPS OF SIGNALS, 1ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 12 February, 2017)
In February 2017, Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopalsinh Munimsinh was a scout and part of search team of ongoing Cordon and Search Operation in a Village in Kulgam, District of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the search, as the team reached the top floor of the target house, Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopalsinh Munimsinh busted a hideout and heavy volume of militants fire was drawn from the four militants trapped inside.
Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopalsinh Munimsinh exhibited exemplary presence of mind to warn his team of the direction of fire and faced militants fearlessly in a direct firefight. He selflessly put himself in the face of indiscriminate militants fire at close range to protect other members of search team. During the firefight, the individual sustained bullet injuries himself. Undeterred from the grave injuries, he brought down effective fire on the militants and eliminated one of them and also prevented other militant from escaping.
Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopalsinh Munimsinh displayed act of courage and gallantry beyond the call of duty and made supreme sacrifice of his life in true traditions of the Indian Army.
13. IC-71967M MAJOR SATISH DAHIYA, ARMY SERVICE CORPS, 30TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award: 14 February, 2017)
In February 2017, Major Satish Dahiya was executing a search operation based on painstakingly collated intelligence about presence of collated intelligence about presence of three foreign militants in a village in District Bandipur of Jammu and Kashmir. Maintaining complete surprise, he isolated the suspected house by putting a tight cordon, placing himself at the likely escape route. In an attempt to escape, the holed up militants suddenly rushed out, firing indiscriminately. Undeterred, Major Satish Dahiya engaged them and personally eliminated one militant. Seeing the ferocity of his retaliation, remaining two militants hid themselves using folds of ground and continued to fire. Realising imminent danger to his troops, he swiftly closed in and seized initiative by engaging them from a flank.The militants attempted to break out one again in desperation. In this exchange of fire, Major Satish Dahiya was on his chest but killed the second militant before falling down. Third militant, also injured in this fire fight ran towards the house. Refusing evacuation, Major Satish Dahiya continued to direct his men who closed in towards the house and eliminated the third militant. The officer later succumbed to his injuries.
Major Satish Dahiya displayed his inspirational leadership and gallantry throughout this operation till his martyrdom.
14. PID-036364 CONST MANZOOR AHMAD NAIK, JAMMU & KASHMIR POLICE, 42ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
(Effective date of the award : 04 March, 2017)
Constable Manzoor Ahmed Naik of the Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police was part of a joint operation in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir.
Constable Manzoor Ahmed Naik was part of team tasked to place the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the target house. The individual displayed raw courage and nerves of steel and using tactical blanket placed the Improvised Explosive Device demolition of the house. The individual again volunteered to be part of joint search team tasked to clear the debris. Displaying excellent field craft, he closed in to the suspected site when the militant opened indiscriminate fire. In an exemplary display of valour and unmindful of personal safety he engaged the militant at close range allowing the search team to extricate safely. Despite being gravely injured he continued firing thereby injuring the militant and ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Constable Manzoor Ahmed Naik displayed sheer grit and unflinching devotion to duty in engaging the militant at close quarters thereby injuring the militant and providing safe extrication of the search party before making supreme sacrifice for the nation.
PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 79315. 2708834A SEP ARIF KHAN, THE GRENADIERS REGIMENT, 55TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
(Effective date of the award : 09 March, 2017)
In March 2017, an input regarding presence of two militants in a particular house in a village in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir was received. As a surprise factor, it was decided to lay an initial cordon with small party. Sepoy Arif Khan was part of the initial cordon.
Keeping surprise and deception, initial cordon around the target area was laid discreetly. At this moment Sepoy Arif Khan maintaining surprise and displaying high state of alertness observed suspicious movement of two civilians, who jumped out of the window and were trying to escape the cordon. Sepoy Arif Khan displaying exemplary courage and presence of mind immediately challenged them. On being challenged the suspicious personnels immediately opened fire towards Sepoy Arif Khan thereby confirming their identity as militants. Sepoy Arif Khan showing nerves of steel, exemplary courage and with utter disregard to personal safety, fired back immediately towards the militants thereby eliminating one militant on the spot and preventing the escape of another militant.
Sepoy Arif Khan displayed exemplary courage and presence of mind during the instant operation against militants, resulting in elimination of one hardcore militant.
16. 5250886X LANCE NAIK DEEPAK ALE, IST BATTLAION, THE 3RD GORKHA RIFLES
(Effective date of the award : 09 April, 2017)
In April 2017 Lance Naik Deepak Ale, 1st Battalion the 3rd Gorkha Rifles was discharging duties of a Post Commander in an area of Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lance Naik Deepak Ale noticed suspicious movement ahead of his post and alerted his neighbouring posts. He quickly assessed the approach route of militants towards the Anti Infiltration Obstacle System. Displaying utter disregard to his personal safety, he crawled with incredible speed in inhospitable snow bound high altitude terrain to close in with the militants, who were about to cross the fence. He controlled his fire till the militants reached killing ground and thereafter with accurate and heavy volume of automatic fire eliminated two militants on the spot.
After eliminating two militants, Lance Naik Deepak Ale despite being pinned down by covering group of militants displayed excellent field craft and crawled 100 meters to assist Quick Reaction Team to occupy position of tactical advantage which resulted in elimination of the third militant. Subsequently, he displayed situational awareness and was quick to spot the fourth militant and facilitated his elimination by indicating his exact location.
Lance Naik Deepak Ale displayed courage, selfless devotion and gallantry beyond the call of duty.
17. 15225911X GUNNER RISHI KUMAR RAY, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY/155 FIELD REGIMENT
(Effective date of the award : 27 April, 2017)
Gunner Rishi Kumar Ray was deployed in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
In April 2017, Panzgam Garrison was attacked by militants. Gunner Rishi Kumar Ray was sentry at one of the posts. On noticing the heavily armed militants, firing indiscriminately and approaching his post, he held back his fire till they were in close range and effectively engaged them. He was fired upon and received a burst on his bullet proof patka but unflinched he continued to engage the militants and immediately demonstrated exceptional bravery by rushing out to pick up the weapon of a slain militant to engage the third militant. In the process he suffered grievous gunshot wounds but he continued to engage the third militant till he was evacuated to safety.
Gunner Rishi Kumar Ray displayed unparalleled presence of mind, exceptional bravery and gallantry beyond the call of duty with utter disregard to his personal safety.
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
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No. 95 -Pres/2017—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "Sena Medal/Army Medal" to the under mentioned personnel for the acts of exceptional courage :—
1. IC-61402N COLONEL SAMARJIT RAY, 4 GARH RIF
2. IC-65751P LT COL ARUNKUMAR M, 21 SIKH REGT
3. IC-64544W MAJ AMIT CHAMOLI, KUMAON, 50 RR
4. IC-66326W MAJ BHRAGU RAJ JANI, GARH RIF, 14 RR
5. IC-68500W MAJ VARUN MAANDI, PUNJAB, 22 RR794 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1 6. IC-68757F MAJ SAURABH CHAUDHURY, 2/5 GR
7. IC-69813F MAJ SUNIL SINGH, KUMAON, 13 RR
8. IC-70536N MAJ ABHIJIT DEORI, 20 DOGRA
9. IC-70597L MAJ PARINAY BANSAL, SIKH LI, 19 RR
10. IC-71085L MAJ ANOGH KUMAR CHANDA, ASSAM, 35 RR
11. IC-71390X MAJ SEKHAR KUMAR, EME, 5 RR
12. IC-71459W MAJ MOHIT GREWAL, ASC, 18 RR
13. IC-71508N MAJ ADITYA VIKRAM SINGH, MECH INF, 13 AR
14. IC-71834W MAJ DEEPAK KUMAR UPADHYAY, SC, 9 PARA (SF)
15. IC-72543H MAJ S ARUN, JAK RIF, 3 RR
16. IC-72692W MAJ RISHI R, MECH INF, 42 RR
17. IC-73258W MAJ MALAY BAIDYA, KUMAON, 13 RR
18. IC-73515H MAJ BISHAL SINGH THAPA, KUMAON, 13 RR
19. IC-74906A MAJ PRADEEP KUMAR NIGAM, MAHAR, 1 RR
20. IC-75642W MAJ MANISH KUMAR YADAV, ENGRS, 3 RR
21. IC-75660Y MAJ ANKIT HARJAI, ARMD, 22 RR
22. SC-00640K MAJ JASBIR SINGH, ARMD, 38 AR
23. SS-42867Y MAJ SUMEER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
24. SS-45482M MAJ PEEYOOSH PANDEY, ENGRS, 1 RR
25. IC-77334P CAPT PRASOON SHARMA, 9 PARA (SF)
26. IC-78348F CAPT SARANGTHEM SHYAM, 2 PARA (SF)
27. IC-78817Y CAPT MITENDER YADAV, 21 MAHAR
28. IC-79353Y CAPT JAIDEEP RAWAT, 20 DOGRA
29. IC-80787L CAPT JASDEEP SINGH, 1/1 GR
30. SS-44873L CAPT MANOJ MALIK, AAD, 16 AR
31. SS-44990W CAPT RAKESH NAIR, ARMD, 22 RR
32. SS-45306P CAPT UMESH LAMBA, 1 PARA (SF)
33. SS-47626H CAPT AJIT LIMBU, 1/5 GR (FF)
34. JC-603041M SUB SHITAL PRASAD PUNN, 1/1 GR
35. JC-501049L NB SUB BALWINDER SINGH, 22 SIKH
36. JC-608107F NAIB SUBEDAR RAVIN KHANDAL, 1/3 GR
37. 2486816L HAV PRADEEP KUMAR, 21 PUNJAB
38. 4000066P HAV MADAN LAL, 20 DOGRA (POSTHUMOUS)
39. 4076879Y HAVILDAR BRIJENDRA LAL, 4 GARH RIF
40. 4368172L HAV L PONGCHAI KONYAK, ASSAM, 35 RR
41. 5046806N HAVILDAR DAMAR BAHADUR PUN, 4/1 GR (POSTHUMOUS)
42. 13760447N HAV MOHD HUSSAIN, 17 JAK RIF
43. 13760972K HAV ISHWAR SINGH, JAK RIF, 3 RR
44. 13764171A HAV ASHOK KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
45. 3396369F L/HAV DAVINDER SINGH, 17 SIKH (POSTHUMOUS)
46. 13623331L L/HAV RAM KUMAR, 20 DOGRAPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 795 47. 13764330M L/HAV RAISHAM SINGH, JAK RIF, 52 RR
48. 2804152M NK TUPARE RAJENDRA NARAYAN, 22 MLI (POSTHUMOUS)
49. 3197436K NK KULDEEP SINGH, 18 JAT
50. 3999686L NK RADHA KRISHAN, DOGRA, 62 RR
51. 4192682F NK BHAGWAN SINGH RAUTELA, KUMAON, 50 RR
52. 4192720M NK PRAMOD KUMAR KANYAL, KUMAON, 13 RR
53. 4195610H NK HARISH SINGH CHUPHAL, KUMAON, 13 RR
54. 4573939A NK REVAT SINGH, MAHAR, 1 RR
55. 4574373K NK RAMBEER SINGH RAJPUT, MAHAR, 30 RR
56. 9108390L NK JAWEED AHMAD BHAT, 9 PARA (SF)
57. 12984405N NK NASEER AHMAD MIR, TA, 163 INF BN (TA) (H&H) SIKH LI
58. 13625978X NK NANDA PRASAD, 4 PARA (SF)
59. 14932294Y NK DILEEP KUMAR SINGH, MECH INF, 5 RR
60. 15337560P NK CHITTARANJAN DEBBARMA, 51 ENGR REGT (POSTHUMOUS)
61. 2497303W L/NK PANJAB SINGH, 21 PUNJAB
62. 3004193L L/NK HANS RAM, 3 RAJPUT
63. 4005617Y L/NK RAKESH KUMAR, 20 DOGRA
64. 4084852W LANCE NAIK SUKHPAL SINGH, 4 GARH RIF
65. 5049793M L/NK LAL BAHADUR THAPA, 4/1 GR (ATT WITH 35 RR)
66. 5456130X L/NK RAJU CHETRY, 1/5 GR (FF)
67. 15169808X L/NK SAIKHEDE SAGAR ASHOK, ARTY, 13 RR
68. 2503753M SEP PARAMJEET, PUNJAB, 53 RR
69. 3007786H SEP BHAG SINGH, 3 RAJPUT
70. 3010595Y SEP PANKAJ SINGH, RAJPUT, 44 RR
71. 3200871M SEP VISHAL CHAUDHARI, 18 JAT (POSTHUMOUS)
72. 3202262F SEP BABALOO SINGH, 18 JAT (POSTHUMOUS)
73. 3209481L SEP VICKY, 18 JAT
74. 14848055Y SEP AJOY SARKAR, ASC, 30 RR
75. 14937791M SEP NEERAJ KUMAR, MECH INF, 35 RR
76. 5050884H RFN RABIN SHARMA, 4/1 GR (POSTHUMOUS)
77. 5251505X RFN BED SINGH RANA, 1/3 GR
78. 13770563K RFN ANGRAZ SINGH, JAK RIF, 52 RR
79. 13770572L RFN RAVI KUMAR, JAK RIF, 31 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
80. 13777554L RFN ABHINASH RAI, 17 JAK RIF
81. G/5006436W RFN RUHITESWAR CHANGMAI, 16 AR
82. G/5013646Y RFN KHAMPAI WANGSU, 13 AR (POSTHUMOUS)
83. G/5016453K RFN AMARNATH S, 28 AR
84. 4092134P PTR JAYVEER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)13776342N PTR VIKRANT PARIHAR, 1 PARA (SF) 85. 13776342N PTR VIKRANT PARIHAR, 1 PARA (SF)
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty796 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 96-Pres/2017—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "Nao Sena Medal/Navy Medal" to the under mentioned personnel for the acts of exceptional courage :—
1. LT PUSHPINDER TYAGI (07452-K)
2. JASKARAN SINGH, CHIEF MECH (122343-B)
3. AZHAR AZHARUDDIN, SEA II CD III (237737-N)
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
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No. 97-Pres/2017—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "Vayu Sena Medal/Air Force Medal" to the under mentioned personnel for the acts of exceptional courage :—
1. WING COMMANDER SUBHASH SINGH RAO (25827) FLYING (PILOT)
2. WING COMMANDER RAVINDER AHLAWAT (26300) FLYING (PILOT)
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
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No. 98–Pres/2017—The President is pleased to give orders for publication in the Gazette of India of the names of the under mentioned officers/personnel for "Mention in Despatches" received by the Raksha Mantri from the "Chief of the Army Staff" :—
OPERATION MEGHDOOT
1. IC-56202N LT COL VIJAY KUMAR BAKSHI, 203 ARMY AVN SQN (UH) 2. 5353456N RFN ANUKET GURUNG, 1/4 GR(POSTHUMOUS)
OPERATION RAKSHAK
1. IC-69755H MAJ AKSHAY GIRISH KUMAR, 51 ENGR REGT (POSTHUMOUS) 2. IC-71852Y MAJ GAURAV KINHA, 57 ENGR REGT 3. IC-76379H MAJ SHAKTI SINGH, MECH INF, 42 RR 4. IC-76411M MAJ NARINDER SINGH, ENGRS, 53 RR 5. IC-76147K CAPT VARUN KRISHNAKUMAR, ARTY, 52 RR 6. MS-17667X CAPT KUMAR ARUN, AMC, 2 RAJ RIF 7. JC-460005W SUB SALUNKE SANJAY NARASING, 22 MARATHA LI 8. JC-480701P SUB BRIJENDAR SINGH, 22 RAJPUT 9. JC-282317H NB SUB SHRI RAM, 284 FD REGT 10. JC-413848Y NB SUB PADAM SUBBA, 9 PARA (SF) 11. JC-413950F NB SUB BIRBAL SINGH, PARA, 31 RR 12. JC-522357Y NB SUB SAHDEV SINGH, 20 DOGRA 13. JC-531945N NB SUB BEERENDRA SINGH, 15 GARH RIF 14. 3398304M HAV BALDEV SINGH, 22 SIKH 15. 3998858H HAV ANIL KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF) 16. 5045851N HAV GUN BAHADUR KAMMU, 2/1 GR 17. 13623902Y HAV KONTHOUJAM INAOBA SINGH, 9 PARA (SF) 18. 4482186L NK PARAMJEET SINGH, 8 SIKH LI 19. 5754424L NAIK JUDDHA BIR THAPA, 3/8 GR 20. 12974126P NK JAVID AHMAD MALIK, 162 INF TA (JAK LI) ATT WITH 1 RR 21. 13624847A NK BASANT, 2 PARA (SF) 22. 13624854W NK AJAY KUMAR, 1 PARA (SF) 23. 13763924P NK SANJEEVAN KUMAR, 17 JAK RIF 24. 16012707M NK BAHADUR SINGH, 2 RAJ RIF 25. 2503351P SEP BIKRAMJIT SINGH, 21 PUNJAB 26. 5050512X RFN MILAN THAPA, 4/1 GR 27. 9112611K RFN BILAL AHMAD DAR, JAK LI, 1 RR 28. 13777667N RFN SANJAY KUMAR, 17 JAK RIF 29. 16019128H RFN PRADEEP KUMAR, 16 RAJ RIF 30. 3013633P PTR DHARMENDRA KUMAR, PARA, 31 RR (POSTHUMOUS)PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 (KARTIKA 13, 1939) 797 31. 4377501X PTR KALING MOYONG, 9 PARA (SF) 32. 13628508X PTR IQBAL SINGH, SM, 9 PARA (SF) 33. 15199324M GNR HARSIT BHADORIYA, 1851 LT REGT (POSTHUMOUS)
OPERATION ORCHID
1. IC-72362X MAJ VIKAS PANGHAL, SM, ARMD, 1 AR 2. IC-75190Y MAJ RAHUL SHUKLA, ENGRS, 13 AR 3. SS-46005X MAJ VIKASH SINGH, ARMD, 5 AR 4. 2507941L SEP MANPREET SINGH, 22 PUNJAB (POSTHUMOUS)
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
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No. 99-Pres/2017—The President is pleased to give orders for publication in the Gazette of India of the name of the undermentioned officer/personnel for "Mention in Despatches" received by the Raksha Mantri from the "Chief of the Air Staff" :—
1. 924777-L CORPORAL SHAILABH GAUR INDIAN AIR FORCE (SECURITY)
P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH Officer on Special Duty
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
New Delhi, the 13th October 2017
RESOLUTION
No. Hindi/Samiti/2017/38/5—Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to dissolve with immediate effect the Railway Hindi Salahakar Samiti constituted under Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)'s Resolution No. Hindi/Samiti/2014/38/2 dated 07.09.2015 and 17.09.2015.
R. K. VERMA Secretary
ORDER
Ordered that the Resolution be published in the Gazette of India for general information.
K. P. SATHYANANDAN Director (OL)
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