As many as 982 police personnel had been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the event of Republic Day.
The Medal for Gallantry was awarded to 125 police personnel, which included 35 personnel from areas affected by Left Wing Extremism, 45 from the Jammu & Kashmir area, and 5 personnel from the northeast.
Out of 101 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, 89 have been awarded to the Police Service, 5 to the Hearth Service, three to the Civil Defence and Dwelling Guard Service, and 4 to the Correctional Service.
Out of 756 Medals for Meritorious Service, 664 have been awarded to the Police Service, 34 to the Hearth Service, 33 to the Civil Defence and Dwelling Guard Service, and 25 to the Correctional Service.
Central Reserve Police Power (CRPF) personnel have been awarded 13 Gallantry Medals, the very best amongst all Central Armed Police Forces.
