The federal government on Wednesday introduced service medals for 1,037 police personnel of assorted central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day.
Based on a Union Dwelling Ministry assertion, 214 personnel will likely be embellished with bravery medals, together with a President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG) and 231 Medal for Gallantry (GM). The GM contains 4 decorations for fireplace fighters and one for a civil defence personnel.
A most of 52 bravery medals has been given to the Central Reserve Police Power (CRPF), 31 to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, 17 police personnel every from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, 15 from Chhattisgarh and a dozen from Madhya Pradesh.
The lone PMG medal, the very best police ornament for bravery, has been introduced for Telangana Police Head Constable Chaduvu Yadaiah for displaying “uncommon gallantry” in apprehending two infamous chain snatchers and arms traffickers on July 25, 2022.
The 2 criminals had “viciously” attacked the cop and repeatedly stabbed him throughout his physique however he didn’t allow them to free from his grip. The courageous policeman suffered extreme accidents and was hospitalised for 17 days, in accordance with the house ministry assertion.
The opposite medals embody 94 President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 729 Medal for Meritorious Service.
These medals are introduced twice a yr, the opposite being on the event of Republic Day.
The PPMG and PMG is awarded for displaying conspicuous gallantry in saving life and property, or in stopping crime or arresting criminals.
The President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded for a particular distinguished report in police service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded for priceless service characterised by useful resource and devotion to obligation.
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