MP: President's Service Medal for four police officers, meritorious service medal for 16 others
Bhopal, Aug 14
On the eve of Independence Day 2026, the Government of India announced the President's Distinguished Service Medal for four police officers and the Meritorious Service Medal for 16 others of the Madhya Pradesh Police.
Director General of Police Kailash Makwana extended his congratulations to all the officers and personnel selected for these prestigious awards. The medals will be formally presented during next year's Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2027.
The President's Distinguished Service Medal has been announced for Deputy Inspector General of Police Sunil Kumar Pandey, Superintendent of Police Dharamveer Singh, Inspector Anil Kumar Bhadauria and Constable Raj Lochan Prasad Dubey.
The Meritorious Service Medal recipients are: Deputy Inspector General of Police Simla Prasad; Superintendents of Police Yashpal Singh Rajput and Vijay Kumar Bhagwani; Inspectors Harnarayan Jaiswal, Vijay Chaudhary, Amit Jain, Anita Kadam and Rajni Tiwari; Sub‑Inspector Santosh Yadav; Assistant Sub‑Inspectors Dinesh Chand Nagar and Bhupendra Singh Bais; Head Constables Bhaskar Pratap Singh, Bhag Singh Tomar and Satya Narayan Yadav; and Constables Santosh Kumar Nayak and Santosh Kumar Parihar.
Congratulating the awardees, DGP Kailash Makwana said the recognition reflects their dedication, discipline and exemplary service to the force and the people of Madhya Pradesh. He expressed confidence that these officers and personnel will continue to uphold the highest standards of policing and inspire their colleagues.
The announcement underscores the Centre's recognition of outstanding contributions by Madhya Pradesh Police personnel in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety and serving the nation with integrity. The formal conferment of the medals next year will mark a proud moment for the state police force.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Congratulations to all the awardees! It's inspiring to see law enforcement personnel being appreciated for their service. I hope this motivates more officers across the country to perform their duties with integrity and dedication.
While it is wonderful to see these officers being honored, I hope the recognition is not just ceremonial. Our police officers work under tremendous pressure and often with limited resources. It would be great to see systemic improvements in their working conditions too. Still, congratulations to all the medal recipients! 🎉
Well deserved! The Madhya Pradesh Police have been doing commendable work in maintaining law and order. I've seen their efforts during festivals and large gatherings in Bhopal - very professional and organized. This recognition is well earned!
It's refreshing to see good news about police achievements, especially with so much negative press about law enforcement these days. The President's Distinguished Service Medal is indeed a prestigious honor. Kudos to the DGP for acknowledging the hard work of his team!
As a resident of Indore, I've always appreciated the professionalism of our city police. While it's wonderful to see these deserving officers get their moment of glory, I hope the conferment ceremony next year is not just a photo opportunity but also reminds us of the sacrifices made by our police families. Congratulations! 🇮🇳
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