Who among the following was posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, in 2019?

Who among the following was posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, in 2019? Correct Answer Nazir Ahmad Wani

Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani was posthumously conferred with Ashoka Chakra.

• The soldier was once a terrorist, but gave up those activities and joined the Territorial Army.
• He was in the 34 Rashtriya Rifles when intelligence received information regarding the presence of heavily armed Hizb-ul and Lashkar terrorists at Batagund village.
• Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime Gallantry medal, a peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.
• Awarded for the most daring act of self-sacrifice for the cause of the nation.
• The award can be awarded to both military or civilian personnel.
• It was originally established on 4th January 1952.
• Lieutenant Suhas Biswas was the first person to be awarded the Ashoka Chakra award in 1952.
• Kamlesh Kumari was the first woman to get Ashok Chakra 2002.