Ajit Doval

Event Description

Ajit Kumar Doval is an Indian bureaucrat, spymaster and retired police and intelligence officer who has been serving as the longest tenured National Security Advisor of India since 2014.Major military operations during Doval's tenure include Operation Hot Pursuit, the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor. The Doklam standoff was eventually resolved through diplomatic channels and negotiations.

Summary

Shri Ajit Kumar Doval was given several sensitive assignments directed against certain hard core terrorists. These assignments required a high degree of courage and dedication. It also put his personal security in peril. Regardless of the risk to his personal safety, Shri Doval prepared and executed plans against terrorists with a high degree of success bringing glory to his organization.

Award Details

Kirti Chakra

Detailed Achievement

The Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, given to military personnel, security forces, and civilians for conspicuous bravery, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It honors exceptional heroism in non-combat situations like counter-insurgency, rescue operations, or saving lives under extreme danger.