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13 Manipur Police Honored on Republic Day 2026 for Gallantry & Service

Thirteen officers and personnel of the Manipur Police have been honored with Gallantry, Distinguished Service, and Meritorious Service medals on Republic Day 2026. Among them, five individuals, including Assistant Sub-Inspector Langoljam Lenin Singh, were awarded the Medal for Gallantry. Simultaneously, 33 Delhi Police officers were recognized, with 14 receiving Gallantry Medals for high-risk operations leading to the arrest of wanted terrorists. The Central government announced a total of 982 awards for police and security personnel across the country.

Key Points: Republic Day 2026: Police Gallantry Awards for Manipur, Delhi

  • 13 Manipur Police honored
  • 5 get Gallantry Medals
  • Delhi Police nab terrorists
  • 982 personnel awarded nationally
  • Republic Day marks Constitution adoption
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Republic Day 2026: 13 Manipur Police Personnel honoured for their service; five awarded medals for gallantry

13 Manipur Police personnel receive Republic Day medals for gallantry and service. Delhi Police officers also honored for anti-terror operations.

"displaying bravery and risking their lives to save their fellow team members and protect the general public - Delhi Police"

Imphal, January 26

Thirteen officers and personnel of Manipur Police have been conferred the Medal for Gallantry, President's Medal for Distinguished Service and Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Langoljam Lenin Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector Sidrath Thokchom, Havildar Thounaojam Nichal Singh, Rifleman Kumam Premananda Singh, and Constable Ngasepam Vim Singh have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry.

MPS Deputy Superintendent of Police, CID (SB), Manipur Khuraijam Shashikumar Singh has been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service.

Superintendent of Police, CID (SB) Rajkumar Manbindu Singh; Commandant, 6th IRB, Pangei, Sarangthem Ibomcha Singh; MPS, Assistant Commandant, 7th IRB, Uchathol Kshetrimayum Prasanta Kumar Singh, Havildar, 1st IRB, Nehkholal Gangte; Rifleman, MPTC Chungkham Premchand Singh; Assistant Sub-Inspector, CID(S), Pukhrambam Bijen Singh; and Rifleman, 1st IRB, Kamlemsang were awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service.

Meanwhile, 33 officers of the Delhi Police have been awarded, including 14 officers for Gallantry Medals.

According to the Delhi Police, among the recipients are Additional Commissioner of Police Pramod Singh Kushwah, Sub Inspector Rajeev Kumar, and SI Shibu R.S., who were honoured for risking their lives to apprehend terrorist Javed Ahmed Mattu. Mattu, a member of the banned terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, was wanted in connection with 11 terrorist strikes and carried a reward of more than Rs 10 lakh for his arrest. The operation took place on April 4, 2024, at the DND Flyway.

Other recipients also include Inspector Amit Nara, Sub-Inspector (SI) Satish Kumar, SI Udham Singh, and SI Brajpal Kushwah. Their courageous actions led to the detention of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorist and notorious gangster Arshdeep Singh on November 26, 2023. They were awarded Medals for Gallantry for displaying bravery and risking their lives to save their fellow team members and protect the general public.

According to the Delhi Police, two officers were honoured with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service. Additionally, 17 officers of the Delhi Police also received medals for meritorious services.

The Central government on Sunday announced the names of 982 personnel of police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and correctional services for gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2026.

Out of a total of 982 gallantry and service medals, 125 are gallantry medals, 101 are President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 756 are Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM).

Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. The day holds immense historical significance as it represents the culmination of India's long struggle for independence and the establishment of constitutional governance based on justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Salute to the courage of ASI Lenin Singh and all others awarded the Gallantry Medal. While we celebrate these heroes, we must also reflect on the situation in Manipur. True recognition would be creating a peaceful environment where such extreme bravery isn't constantly required. The government needs to do more.
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Aman W
Great to see Delhi Police officers getting their due as well! The operation to nab that Hizbul terrorist on the DND flyway sounds like something from a movie. These men and women put their lives on the line so we can sleep peacefully. Proud of our police forces across the country.
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Sarah B
Reading about the 982 personnel honoured nationwide is truly humbling. Republic Day is about our Constitution, and these officers are the ones upholding its values on the ground every single day. A fitting tribute on this important day.
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Karthik V
Respect. But I hope these medals come with better pay, facilities, and support for their families. We applaud them one day a year, but they face danger 365 days. The real tribute is ensuring their welfare and modernizing our police forces.
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Nisha Z
Seeing names from Manipur and Delhi together is what a united India looks like. From tackling insurgency in the northeast to counter-terrorism in the capital, our police are one team. Bharat Mata ki Jai! 🇮🇳

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