New Delhi, Aug 14: In honour of Tuesday’s 76th Independence Day, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Monday that 954 police officers have received Police Medals.
Assistant Commandant Loukrakpam Ibomcha Singh of the Central Reserve Police Force has received the President’s Police Medal for Valour (PPMG), according to a statement released by the MHA today.
229 police officers have received the Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 82 have received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM), and 642 have received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM).”Among the majority of the 230 Gallantry Awards, 125 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 71 personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir region, and 11 personnel from the North East region are being awarded for their gallant action,” according to the MHA.
28 members of the CRPF, 33 members of Maharashtra, 55 members of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, 24 members of Chhattisgarh, 22 members of Telangana, and 18 members of Andhra Pradesh make up the list of those receiving gallantry awards. The remaining members come from other states, Union Territories (UTs), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) and Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) are given out for conspicuous bravery that results in the preservation of life and property, the reduction of crime, or the capture of offenders. Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM) is given for significant service that demonstrates resourcefulness and devotion to duty, while President’s Police Medal for noteworthy force (PPM) is given for very noteworthy performance in the police force.
