First woman officer to get gallantry award in Army

Major Mitali Madhumita on February 25, became the first woman officer to receive a gallantry award in the Army. She was honoured along with 21 Army personnel for acts of bravery and distinguished service at the military station here during the South Western Command Investiture Ceremony. Major Madhumita became the first woman officer to get the Sena Medal (Gallantry), a defence spokesman said. Two Yudh Seva medals, nine Sena medals (Gallantry), two Sena medals (Distinguished) and eight Vishisht Seva medals were presented by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, Lieutenant General S. K. Singh.