1,090 Personnel to Receive Service Medals on Independence Day

New Delhi: Bravery, dedication, and outstanding service will be in the spotlight this Independence Day as the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced 1,090 medal recipients from Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services.

The awards span Gallantry Medals, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service, honouring personnel from across states, union territories, and central armed police forces.

In the Police category, 226 officers and personnel will receive the Gallantry Medal, 89 will be honoured with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and 635 will be awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service. Jammu and Kashmir leads in Gallantry recipients, followed by the CRPF and BSF.

Fire Services will see 62 awards, including six for gallantry, five for distinguished service, and 51 for meritorious service. The Home Guard and Civil Defence category features one Gallantry Medal, three President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 41 Medals for Meritorious Service.

In Correctional Services, two officers will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, while 31 will be awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service.

The honours will be presented during Independence Day celebrations as a tribute to those who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding public safety and upholding law and order.