Seven military officers received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) for playing key roles during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari (retired), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor and Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) received the medal. Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti and Vice Admiral Sanjay Singh (retd) were also honoured.