Soldier Eknath Mane
A fearless Soldier Eknath Mane bravely encountered the enemies upfront and was shot with 6 bullets by a Naga-extremist in an ambush. We salute the courage and supreme sacrifice of Eknath Mane in defense of the motherland.
Other Winners
Chief Fire Officers – When fire engulfed a 100-year-old building
Fire Officer Nitin Ivalekar – He climbed, while the others ran away
Major Atul Garje – He died to save hundreds of lives
Sepoy Laxman Gawas – Brave Maratha Regiment Sepoy