UN to honour 2 Indian peacekeepers posthumously, chief to award Major Abhilasha Barak

🇮🇳 The Times of India (IN) —
UN to honour 2 Indian peacekeepers posthumously, chief to award Major Abhilasha Barak

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The United Nations will posthumously honor Indian peacekeepers Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak is also awarded the Military Gender Advocate of the Year for her groundbreaking work as a combat helicopter pilot.

India's unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping is highlighted as two brave soldiers, Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan, will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak, a pioneering combat helicopter pilot, also receives the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her exceptional work.

World Security Politics UN peacekeeping India Dag Hammarskjold Medal Major Abhilasha Barak military awards peacekeepers combat helicopter pilot

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