Kirti Chakra

The Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra.

Via: A heartbreaking moment as the mother of Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar breaks down while receiving her son’s Kirti Chakra. He made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on July 6, 2024, during a fierce anti-terror operation in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Displaying exceptional courage and devotion to duty, he eliminated two terrorists before laying down his life for the nation. https://x.com/MikeLimaBravo12/status/2064002806588334493