Raj Sadosh/Hisar/Abohar. 

South Western Command Investiture Ceremony was held with customary elan and military grandeur at the Dot on Target Auditorium, Hisar Military Station today.

A total of 10 Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 7 Vishisht Seva Medals were presented by Lt General Dhiraj Seth, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command.

The Investiture Ceremony is conducted once a year to confer various awards to personnel who have distinguished themselves by acts of individual gallantry and exceptional devotion to duty. The awardees this time included 16 officers and one Soldier. One gallantry award was presented posthumously to the Next of Kin of Major Vikas Bhambhu.

The Army commander congratulated all awardees for their gallantry and distinguished services. He also urged All Ranks, Veterans, civilians and their families to rededicate themselves in the service of the Nation.Lt General Dhiraj Seth later interacted with the award winners and their families and acknowledged their invaluable contribution in upholding the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

The Army commander conferred General Officer Commanding in Chief South Western Command Unit Appreciation to 15 units.

The Army commander congratulated all awardees for their gallantry and distinguished services. He also urged All Ranks, Veterans, civilians and their families to rededicate themselves in the service of the Nation.

Lt General Dhiraj Seth later interacted with the award winners and their families and acknowledged their invaluable contribution in upholding the highest traditions of the Indian Army.