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New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Following in the footsteps of his father, Commanding Officer of the Indian Army's 9 Para (Special Forces) - Colonel Punyabachi Mohanty has made many proud because of the acknowledgement he has received in the form of military decorations. On this Republic Day, Col Mohanty was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal for his gallantry and distinguished service.
The Army officer showed exemplary courage and an indomitable spirit during the recent clash with the Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Serving in the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) Army, Mohanty had also received the Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 2019 for his outstanding services.
After completing his training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Punyabachi Mohanty was commissioned as an officer at the Dogra Infantry Regiment. When he displayed an above-par proficiency during the Commando training, he was recommended and inducted to the Para Special Forces.
Col Punyabachi's father Lieutenant General JK Mohanty retired as the chief of Central Army Command. He was a distinguished Infantry officer with a rich and varied career profile. He was also honoured with the Sena Medal in 1993, Vishisht Seva Medal in 2003 and the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal in 2004 for significant contributions in different military operations.
On R-Day 2021, five more Army personnel from Odisha were honoured with Gallantry Awards. Naib Subedar Nuduram Soren of Mayurbhanj district has been named for the Vir Chakra award posthumously. Soren was among the 20 soldiers who were martyred during a violent face-off with Chinese counterparts in June 2020 at the Galwan Valley along the India-China border. Sepoy Chandrakant Pradhan was named for the Sena Medal posthumously.
Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM) was conferred on Lt General Chandi Prasad Mohanty who is set to be the new vice-chief of Army Staff next week. Major General Arup Sasmal was conferred with Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM).
