The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced the winners of the “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the current year. The medal is conferred to security forces for special operations in areas such as terrorism, border action, arms control, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operations. Meanwhile, 260 personnel from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have also been conferred with the medal this year. “In recognition of their indomitable courage and devotion to duty, 260 personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have been awarded with the Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal on National Unity Day, 2021 for various special operations carried out by the Force in Eastern Ladakh,” ITBP spokesperson Vivek Pandey said. “This is the highest number of Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medals to ITBP or any other organisation on one occasion,” he added.

Source: Hindustan Times October 31, 2021 19:59 UTC