Northern Army Commander Honors Gallantry and Excellence at 2026 Investiture Ceremony

UDHAMPUR, March 28, 2026 — Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, presided over the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 today, celebrating the extraordinary bravery and distinguished service of India’s soldiers.

During the event held at Udhampur, the Army Commander presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honors and 41 unit citations, to personnel who demonstrated exceptional courage in the line of duty. Among the individual decorations were four Yudh Seva Medals, 37 Sena Medals, and a posthumous Jeevan Raksha Padak, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the troops stationed in India’s most operationally sensitive region.

In his address to the gathered officers and families, Lieutenant General Sharma lauded the awardees for their professionalism and resilience while operating under some of the most challenging conditions in the world. He emphasized that the Northern Command remains “Always in Combat,” effectively neutralizing both traditional battlefield challenges and evolving new-age threats across multiple domains.

The ceremony not only reaffirmed the core values of the Indian Army—valour, dedication, and selfless service—but also highlighted the critical role the Command plays in safeguarding national security.

By honoring these individual and unit achievements, the event served as a profound reminder of the excellence required to maintain peace and stability along the nation’s borders.