Homage was paid to martyr, Lt Triveni Singh, Ashok Chakra (P) at Triveni Dwar in Pathankot by Officiating Commander Pathankot Sub Area and family members of the fallen hero.

Key Points:

On 02 Jan 2004, the brave-heart, Triveni led a gallant action on this day at Jammu Railway Station where he and his outnumbered troops killed three heavily armed terrorists and saved hundreds of passengers at the platform.

He completed the task given to him but made supreme sacrifice for the Nation in the line of duty. For his duty and indomitable courage, he was awarded the highest peace time gallantry award of Ashok Chakra, posthumously              

Peacetime Highest Gallantry Awards:

Ashoka Chakra:

• It is the highest military award during peacetime for valour, courageous action or sacrifice.
• It is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy.

Kirti Chakra:

• It is the second highest peacetime gallantry award and is awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle.

Shaurya Chakra:

• It is awarded to the personnel of the armed forces for instances of extraordinary gallantry.