New Delhi: The government on Thursday announced service medals for 1,090 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day.
According to a Union Home Ministry statement, 233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel have been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 have been decorated with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).
This includes medals for fire, home guard, and civil defence and correctional services personnel, the ministry said.
Medal for Gallantry (GM): 233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM) this year. These include 226 from the Police, six from the Fire Service, and one from the HG&CD. Among the majority of the 233 Gallantry Awards, 54 personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 152 personnel from the Jammu & Kashmir region, three personnel from North-East, and 24 personnel from other regions are being awarded for their gallant action.
This medal is awarded on the grounds of Rare Conspicuous Act of Gallantry and Conspicuous Act of Gallantry respectively in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM): 99 personnel have been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) for their distinguished service. This includes 89 from the Police, five from the Fire Service, three from HG&CD, and two from Correctional Services.
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is awarded for a special distinguished record in Service.
Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): 758 personnel were awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for their commendable and meritorious service. Among them, 635 are from the Police, 51 from the Fire Service, 41 from HG&CD, and 31 from Correctional Services.
Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is awarded for valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty.
These awards highlight the bravery, dedication, and selfless service of India’s frontline forces, who continue to serve the nation with distinction in the face of adversity.
