President’s Gallantry Medal for Cachar’s Brave Son, Havildar Mohammad Khambaton Khan
Havildar Mohammad Khambaton Khan, a brave son of Cachar, has been awarded the President’s Gallantry Medal in recognition of his exceptional courage and dedication to duty in the face of heavy militant gunfire. The honour has brought immense pride to his native village of Kanthgram and the entire Cachar district.
Havildar Mohammad Khambaton Khan, a resident of Kanthgram under the Lakhipur constituency of Cachar district and a jawan of the Assam Rifles, displayed extraordinary bravery during an anti-militancy operation in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on August 10, 2023. Despite facing intense gunfire, he fearlessly confronted the militants alongside his fellow personnel and played a crucial role in the operation.
In recognition of his bravery and commitment to duty, his name was announced for the President’s Gallantry Medal on Independence Day in 2024. However, he could not receive the medal at that time as he was abroad for training.
Finally, on October 23, 2026, the prestigious medal was formally presented to Havildar Mohammad Khambaton Khan. His courage, dedication to the nation and unwavering commitment to duty once again highlight the extraordinary sacrifices and bravery of the personnel serving to protect the country.
The achievement of Havildar Mohammad Khambaton Khan, a proud son of Cachar, has filled the people of Kanthgram and the entire district with pride. His act of bravery will undoubtedly inspire the younger generation to uphold the values of patriotism, courage and dedication to duty.
