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MP Police Shines with 4 President's Medals, 17 Meritorious Service Honours

Ahead of Republic Day, the Centre announced national gallantry and service medals, with Madhya Pradesh Police receiving significant recognition. Four officers were honoured with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service for outstanding leadership and commitment to public safety. Seventeen personnel received the Medal for Meritorious Service, reflecting the depth of talent within the state force. These awards are part of 982 honours conferred nationwide to personnel from police and allied services.

Key Points: MP Police Officers Bag National Gallantry Awards on Republic Day

  • 4 officers win President's Medal for Distinguished Service
  • 17 personnel awarded Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Awards recognise dedication and public safety
  • Part of 982 national honourees this Republic Day
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With four President's Medals, 17 MSMs, MP Police's bagful of national gallantry honours

Madhya Pradesh Police personnel receive 4 President's Medals and 17 Medals for Meritorious Service in national Republic Day gallantry awards.

"highlights the state's strong tradition of dedication, discipline, and public service - Union Ministry of Home Affairs"

New Delhi, Jan 25

A day ahead of Republic Day, the Centre announced the names of officers and personnel nationwide who have been selected for gallantry and service medals. Among them, Madhya Pradesh stood out, with four officers receiving the President's Medal for Distinguished Service and 17 personnel awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service.

As announced by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, a press release said that their selection highlights the state's strong tradition of dedication, discipline, and public service.

The President's Medal for Distinguished Service was conferred upon Santosh Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police; Mithelesh Kumar Shukla, Inspector General; Awadhesh Kumar Goswami, Deputy Inspector General; and Shiv Kumar Patel, Inspector.

These officers have been recognised for their years of outstanding contribution to policing, leadership, and commitment to public safety.

The Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to a wide spectrum of officers and ranks, reflecting the depth of talent and dedication within the Madhya Pradesh Police.

The awardees include Krishnaveni Desavatu, Inspector General; Manoj Kumar Rai, Superintendent of Police; Gitesh Kumar Garg, Superintendent of Police; Durgesh Kumar Rathore, Superintendent of Police; Praveen Singh, Inspector/ARMR; Rajendra Prasad Gupta, Inspector/ARMR; Nidhi Shrivastava, Inspector/ARMR; Sanjay Singh Thakur, Deputy Superintendent of Police; Shaffali Takalkar, Inspector/ARMR; Shriram Mishra, Head Constable; Shushil Kumar Choubey, Constable; Prem Kishore Vyas, Sub Inspector; Umrao Prasad Jatav, Sub Inspector; Mahendra Singh Negi, Assistant Sub Inspector; Santosh Mehra, Assistant Sub Inspector; Ravindra Mishra, Constable; and Raju Gurane, Inspector/ARMR.

According to the press release, a total of 982 personnel from police, fire, home guard, civil defence, and correctional services across India were honoured with gallantry and service medals this year. These awards are conferred annually on Republic Day and Independence Day to recognise acts of gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions in maintaining law and order and safeguarding citizens. The recognition of Madhya Pradesh's officers and personnel is not only a matter of pride for the state but also a testament to the professionalism and integrity of its police force.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful news! It's good to see the hard work of our police personnel, from constables to commissioners, getting acknowledged. This recognition will surely boost morale across the force.
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Rohit P
While awards are great, I hope this recognition translates into better policing on the ground for the common citizen. Sometimes there's a gap between award-winning officers and the public's experience. Respectfully, hope the force focuses on that too.
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Nidhi U
So proud to see a woman officer, Krishnaveni Desavatu, among the awardees for Meritorious Service! 👏 Representation matters. More power to all the brave hearts serving our nation.
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Suresh O
Salute to the constables and head constables who got the award. Often the lower ranks do the most difficult fieldwork. Their recognition is as important as the senior officers'. Bahut badhiya!
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Michael C
Reading this from abroad. It's impressive to see such a structured national awards system to honor service. Congratulations to Madhya Pradesh and all 982 personnel honored across India.

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