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Tamil Nadu government’s Anna Medal for Gallantry 2026 was posthumously awarded to Peter Johnson who died portion redeeming 2 youngsters from drowning successful Thamirabharani stream past year, connected the juncture of the Republic Day celebrations successful Chennai connected Monday (January 26, 2026).
Earlier connected June 1 successful 2025, Johnson was adjacent the cheque dam crossed Thamirabharani stream successful Kuzhithurai successful Kanniyakumari territory erstwhile helium noticed 2 youngsters Mano (17) and Akhilesh (12) slipping into the river.
Johnson jumped into the stream and rescued some the youngsters by making them get into the slope safely. “But, Thiru. (Late) Peter Johnson was caught by the dense stream watercourse and succumbed to death,” the citation read. His woman A. Jessie received the medal from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Rescue from flash floods
Three men belonging to the Fire and Rescue Services section — fireman operator V. Sankar, fireman S. Rameshkumar and fireman P. Suresh — who rescued 3 persons whose conveyance was caught successful a flash floods successful Dharmagiri, besides received the Anna Medal for Gallantry.
On May 25 past year, 3 persons successful a car were proceeding to Dharmagiri via Periasolai. A flash flood connected Pandyar stream struck the roadworthy and the 3 persons were trapped successful the flood. The 3 climbed connected to the car’s extortion and were warring for their lives. Mr. Sankar, Mr. Rameshkumar and Mr. Suresh bravely jumped into the stream and saved the three, the citation read.
The Anna Medal for Gallantry carries a cheque for ₹1 lakh, a medal worthy ₹9,000 and a certificate.
