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Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda Honored with President's Medal

Chandigarh's Director General of Police, Sagar Preet Hooda, has been conferred the President's Medal for Distinguished Service. The award was formally presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Delhi Police Raising Day Investiture Ceremony. Hooda's distinguished 28-year career includes dismantling an insurgent network in Arunachal Pradesh and creating the internationally recognized "PARIVARTAN" initiative for women's safety in Delhi. His leadership has been marked by handling sensitive agitations and ensuring peaceful elections in challenging regions.

Key Points: DGP Sagar Preet Hooda Receives President's Medal for Service

  • Awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Presented by Union Minister Amit Shah
  • Over 28 years of IPS service
  • Pioneered women's safety program "PARIVARTAN"
  • Successfully handled sensitive operations in Arunachal Pradesh
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Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda conferred President's Medal for Distinguished Service

Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda conferred the President's Medal for Distinguished Service by Amit Shah for 28+ years of exemplary police leadership.

"exceptional professional competence, integrity and exemplary leadership - official release"

New Delhi, February 17

Director General of Police, Chandigarh, Sagar Preet Hooda, was conferred with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service on Monday.

The award was announced on the eve of Independence Day, 2025, and was formally presented by the Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah, on February 16 at an Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on the occasion of Delhi Police Raising Day, according to a release.

The release said that Hooda has rendered over 28 years of distinguished service in the Indian Police Service.

"Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional professional competence, integrity and exemplary leadership across a wide spectrum of challenging and sensitive assignments in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Chandigarh and in the Government of India," the release said.

As Superintendent of Police, West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, Hooda successfully dismantled an insurgent-backed extortion network, thereby decisively reinforcing the rule of law in a sensitive and strategically important region, the release said.

During his tenure in Delhi, while serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, he conceptualized and implemented "PARIVARTAN", a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women and children.

"The programme achieved significant and measurable impact and received international recognition, including the prestigious Webber Seavey Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, WashingtonDC, USA," the release said.

As Inspector General of Police (Law & Order), Arunachal Pradesh, he successfully led policing operations during sensitive agitations and ensured the peaceful conduct of elections under challenging and demanding circumstances, the release added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Well deserved! 28 years of service, especially in challenging places like Arunachal Pradesh, is no small feat. Dismantling extortion networks and ensuring peaceful elections in sensitive areas shows real courage and commitment. Kudos!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the recognition of good work, I hope this award also translates to better policing on the ground for the common citizen in Chandigarh. Sometimes these awards feel distant from the daily reality of law and order we experience.
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Sarah B
The PARIVARTAN initiative getting international recognition is a proud moment for India. It shows our police forces are capable of world-class, innovative work when led by the right people. More power to him!
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Karthik V
Serving in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Chandigarh... that's a diverse and tough posting history. Salute to his service. 🇮🇳 The President's Medal is the highest police honour, right? A great achievement for sure.
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Nisha Z
Congratulations sir! As a woman, I particularly value the focus on safety initiatives like PARIVARTAN. We need such proactive thinking in every city. Hope his methods are replicated nationwide.

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