THE
PRESIDENT AWARDS INDIAN COAST GUARD OFFICER FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ON
REPUBLIC DAY - 2012
New
Delhi, 26 Jan 2012
On the occasion of the Republic Day 2012, the
Honourable President of India awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal
(Distinguished Service) to Inspector General VSR Murthy, TM for his sterling
performance, outstanding maritime acumen and invaluable contribution to the
service. The Officer had joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1984. A
specialist in Search and Rescue and Port Operations, IG VSR Murthy held various Command appointments afloat and ashore. The
Officer has been serving as
Deputy
Director General (Operations & Coastal Security) since Feb 2010 at Coast
Guard Headquarters, New Delhi.
At this occasion, the Government of India awarded
Commandant Raghavendra Gour and Jijesh Kakkoth, Uttam Navik (ME) with Tatrakshak
Medals (Gallantry). Commandant Raghavendra Gour acted bravely for the
apprehension of pirate mother vessel Pranthlay II at sea.
DIG VD Chafekar, DIG G Devanand and Commandant GS Ralhi have
also been awarded with Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Service) for their whole
hearted dedication and invaluable service to the Coast Guard organisation.
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