Indian Army's 4 PARA and 9 PARA Special Forces Recognized for Excellence in Operation Sindoor

The Indian Army's elite units, 4 PARA (SF) and 9 PARA (SF), have been honored with the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Unit Appreciation. This accolade acknowledges their remarkable courage, operational excellence, and successful execution of missions under challenging conditions during Operation Sindoor.

4 PARA (SF): Precision, Courage and Leadership

4 PARA (SF) played a decisive and high-impact role in Operation Sindoor, earning them the Unit Appreciation. The commendation was accepted by Colonel Rohit Suri, Kirti Chakra, the battalion's Commanding Officer, alongside Subedar Major Sanjay Bisht.

9 PARA (SF): Operational Brilliance Under Fire

Similarly, 9 PARA (SF) was awarded the COAS Unit Appreciation for its outstanding performance in the same operation. Colonel Deepak Kumar Upadhyay, Shaurya Chakra, the Commanding Officer of 9 PARA (SF), along with Subedar Major Pafam Subbah, received the award.

Recognition of Collective Excellence

The COAS Unit Appreciation serves as a testament to the collective bravery, discipline, and cohesion within these elite units, highlighting the Indian Army's tradition of honoring units that consistently demonstrate excellence and dedication to national security.

The acknowledgment of 4 PARA (SF) and 9 PARA (SF) further solidifies their place as two of the Indian Army's most formidable Special Forces battalions, ready to undertake the nation's most critical and demanding missions.