Lt.Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal awarded Nau Sena 2016

Q.  Who has been awarded the Nau Sena award for gallantry in the armed forces for 2016?
- Published on 16 Aug 16

a. Lt. Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal
b. Lt. Cdr Ramesh Kumar Narwal
c. Lt. Cdr. Rajesh Kumar Narwal
d. Lt.Cdr. Ganesh Kumar Narwal

ANSWER: Lt. Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal
 
Lt.Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal displayed utmost competence and complete disregard to safety by choosing to land a malfunctioning MiG-29-K aircraft instead of ejecting from it.
  • Landing the aircraft safely at INS Hansa with structural damages onboard, the officer saved civilian lives on ground.
  • The incident, which took place on 3rd August 2015 earned the officer a Nau Sena Medal for gallantry

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