
“The ITBP personnel safeguarded the borders in Ladakh in extreme conditions through its operation ‘snow leopard’ on the icy heights.


The home ministry issued a notification naming a total of 397 personnel from various state police and central forces for the award.Īn ITBP spokesperson said the award was given to its troops in recognition of the “indomitable courage and devotion to duty” shown by them in eastern Ladakh between May, 2020 and February this year.Īt 260, it is the highest number of the award given to a police force in one go.

New Delhi: As many as 260 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were awarded the Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal on Sunday for rendering exceptional service during the ongoing military standoff with the Chinese PLA in eastern Ladakh.
