Nineteen CISF personnel have been awarded the DG's disc for displaying "exemplary" courage and saving the lives of 250 civilians during Operation Sindoor. The DG's disc is a medallion provided by the director general of the force. The personnel were deployed to secure a hydroelectric power project located along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri.
They have been recognised for undertaking door-to-door evacuation of civilians — including women, children, NHPC (national hydroelectric power corporation) staff and their families — amidst Pakistani shelling during May’s conflict between Islamabad and New Delhi, said a spokesperson.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) provides counter-terrorist security cover to the Uri Hydro Electric Power Projects (UHEP-I and II) located on the Jhelum river in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The plant is located right along the India-Pakistan Line of Control.
"Their prompt and fearless actions ensured the safe evacuation of around 250 civilians, preventing any loss of life. Even as rounds landed dangerously close to the premises, the personnel continued to reinforce bunkers, maintain communication lines through POLNET and satellite systems, and provide emergency assistance," the statement said.
These troops also neutralised "hostile" drones targeting Indian installations and secured armoury stockpiles by swiftly redistributing weapons to prevent potential destruction, it said.
Throughout the crisis, the "integrity" of critical national assets remained intact due to the vigilance and preparedness of the troops, the statement said.
The statement said the DG's Disc — awarded by CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan — to the 19 personnel symbolises the force's recognition of outstanding bravery and resolute duty.
The personnel who were awarded include Commanding Officer Ravi Yadav, Deputy Commandant Manohar Singh, Assistant Commandant Subhash Kumar, Inspector Deepak Kumar Jha, Sub-Inspectors Anil Kumar and Deepak Kumar, Assistant Sub-Inspectors Rajeev Kumar and Sukhdev Singh and Head Constables Manoj Kumar Sharma, Ram Lal and Gurjit Singh. Constables Sushil V Kamble, Razique Rafique, Ravindra Wankhede, Tridev Chakma, Sohan Lal, Mufeed Ahmad, Mahesh Kumar and Sandenaboina Raju were also given the disc, as per officials.
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