Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi and Lt Gen PM Hariz, who were superseded by Gen Bipin Rawat in the race for Army chief, have been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
PVSM is awarded to officers for their meritorious service.
Bakshi, who heads army's crucial Eastern Command that looks after the eastern border adjoining China and army anti-insurgency operation in the Northeast, and PM Hariz, Commander-in-chief of the Southern Command, were superseded by Rawat for army's top post.
Apart from Bakshi and Hariz, 18 officers of Lt Gen rank were awarded PVSM. This also comprises three retired officers.
(With inputs from PTI.)
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