1171 Indian Peacekeepers Receive UN Medal, UNMISS Says – ‘Thank You India’
At the same time, UNMISS thanked India in a tweet. He wrote that 1,171 of your troops received UN medals for their important UNMISS work in Upper Nile South Sudan.
Major Jasmine Chatha led the parade. (symbol image)
Indian peacekeepers serving in UN peacekeeping missions have been awarded the prestigious UN Medal. He was awarded for his indomitable bravery in the line of duty. Indeed, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Indian peacekeepers deployed on the occasion were honored with the prestigious United Nations Medal. For the first time, a woman officer of the Indian Army has led the programme.
At the same time, UNMISS thanked India in a tweet. He wrote that 1,171 of your troops received UN medals for their important UNMISS work in Upper Nile South Sudan.
Major Jasmine Chatha led the parade
According to media reports, UNMISS said that for the first time on the occasion, Major Jasmine Chatha, a woman officer of the Indian Army, led the parade. This time he said it was a great honor for him to represent his regiment. Apart from this, Jasmine Chatha said, this is also a message of women’s power.
Five women are also among the honored soldiers
Major Jasmin Chatha said the soldiers repaired roads while on duty and performed duties during disasters. At the programme, UNMISS Force Commander Lt Gen Mohan Subramanian honored Indian peacekeepers with medals. Five women are among the 1,171 soldiers awarded UN medals.
Soldiers provided security to thousands of civilians
At the time, UNMISS said that all troops performed well. He said these soldiers have provided security to thousands of civilians, saving many lives in the process. Not only that, he also worked to help people in adverse situations.
Five children’s lives were saved
On the other hand, Captain Karisma Kathayat, engineer associated with this mission, said that it is a big task to improve the quality of life of the people we serve here. We tell you that the violence in Adhidiyang and Kodo, where about 11,000 displaced people are still gathered near the UNMISS military base. Since September last year, Indian medical personnel have performed emergency surgeries that have saved the lives of five children.
