51 J&K Police personnel selected for gallantry, meritorious service medals
The honours include 38 gallantry medals and 13 meritorious service medals for police personnel recognized for saving lives, preventing crime and devotion to duty.
- On August 14, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,057 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard, and Correctional Services received Gallantry and Service Medals ahead of Independence Day.
- The honours include 301 Gallantry Medals, 664 Medal for Meritorious Service awards, and 92 Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service awards, recognizing resourcefulness and devotion to duty.
- Regionally, 197 awardees serve in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, while 51 hail from Jammu and Kashmir, 12 from the northeast, and 41 from other regions.
- Telangana Police and Telangana Fire personnel totaling 18 received recognition, with PSM recipients including SP Jagadishwar Reddy and Additional DCP Narsaiah Jogula.
- These medals acknowledge contributions to protecting lives and property, with selection based on risk, resourcefulness, preventing crime, and arresting criminals.
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80th Independence Day: 1,057 police, fire and correctional personnel receive gallantry, service medals
Over one thousand personnel received Gallantry and Service Medals this Independence Day. Gallantry Medals recognized exceptional courage and actions in critical situations. Many gallantry awards went to personnel serving in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas. President's Medals for Distinguished Service honored special records in their respective fields. Meritorious Service Medals acknowledged valuable service marked by devotion to duty.
51 J&K Police personnel selected for gallantry, meritorious service medals
Srinagar, Aug 14: As many as 51 Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel have been selected for gallantry and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to the official honours list. As per the details, the awardees include 38 recipients of the Medal for Gallantry (GM) and 13 recipients of the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). Besides, one J&K Home Guard and Civil Defence personnel has also been selected for the …
1,057 Personnel Awarded Gallantry, Service Medals Ahead of Independence Day
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. India News | 1,057 Personnel Awarded Gallantry, Service Medals Ahead of Independence Day.
Police Service Medals 2026: 1,057 Personnel Selected
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (Maxim News) : The Union Home Ministry has announced service medals for 1,057 personnel from police and related services ahead of Independence Day. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The awards recognise personnel who showed exceptional service, courage and dedication in different fields. The selected personnel belong to police, fire services, home guards and civil defence departments. The ministry has selected 92 personnel for the Pr…
IPS Divya D Awarded Gallantry Medal for Service in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir: IPS officer Divya D, Superintendent of Police, has been awarded the prestigious Gallantry Medal (GM) in recognition of her courage, dedication and exemplary service in Jammu and Kashmir. During her tenure as Superintendent of Police, Sopore, Divya D played a significant role in several successful counter-terrorism operations, demonstrating strong leadership, operational expertise and an […]
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