Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, GOC-in-C of the Northern Command, with the awardees at the investiture ceremony in Udhampur on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Inderjeet Singh

Tribune News Service

Udhampur, September 7

An investiture ceremony of the Northern Command of the Army was held here today and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Devraj Anbu presented the gallantry and distinguished service awards to 108 officers and other ranks.The Army Commander presented a Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, two Yudh Seva Medals, two Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 76 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 10 Sena Medals (Distinguished Service) and 17 Vishisht Seva Medals to the recipients, which were bestowed upon them for their act of valour and distinguished services.Meanwhile, 14 civilians were also given the certificate of appreciation and cash awards by the Army Commander for their yeoman service. Unit appreciation to 31 units for their outstanding performance in the Command Theatre in 2016 was also awarded.The Army Commander also honoured four personnel of the J&K Police for their act of gallantry and devotion.Lt General Anbu commended all ranks of the Northern Command for their dedication and devotion to duty. He exhorted them to rededicate themselves to the cause of the nation.He congratulated those who were decorated for bravery and distinguished service.During the event, the regional president family welfare organisation, Northern Command, also interacted and presented gifts to the next of kin of the posthumous awardees.