Key Points

The CBI honored 21 officials with distinguished and meritorious service medals ahead of Independence Day 2025. The awards recognized officers from various ranks and locations, including DIGs, DSPs, and constables. Meanwhile, the agency also arrested an absconding accused in a West Bengal post-poll violence case. The recognition highlights the CBI's commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

Key Points: 21 CBI Officials Honored With Independence Day Service Medals

  • 21 CBI officials honored for distinguished and meritorious service
  • Awards include DIGs, DSPs, and constables nationwide
  • Recognition coincides with Independence Day celebrations
  • CBI also reports arrest in West Bengal post-poll violence case
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I-Day: 21 CBI officials awarded distinguished, meritorious service medals

CBI awards 21 officers with distinguished and meritorious service medals on Independence Day 2025, recognizing their exceptional contributions.

"The President’s Police Medal for distinguished service was awarded to Vivek Priyadarshi, DIG, CBI, BSFB, New Delhi – Official Statement"

New Delhi, Aug 14

As many as 21 CBI officials have been awarded distinguished service and meritorious service medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, said an official on Thursday.

The President’s Police Medal for distinguished service was awarded to Vivek Priyadarshi, DIG, CBI, BSFB, New Delhi; Dr. Machhindra Ramchandra Kadole, DIG, CBI, BSFB, Kolkata; Venkata Narendra Deve, Additional SP, CBI, ACB, Hyderabad; Bandi Peddi Raju, Additional SP, CBI, EO-III, New Delhi; Vishal, DSP, CBI, Policy Division, North Block, New Delhi; and Abhijit Sen, Head Constable, CBI, EOB, Kolkata, said an official statement.

The probe agency’s Information Section said on the eve of Independence Day that the Police Medal for Meritorious Service has been awarded to Anoop T. Mathew, IPS, DIG, CBI, Head Office, New Delhi; Bal Karan Singh, Deputy Legal Advisor, CBI, SC Zone, New Delhi; Subhash Chandra Sharma, Deputy Legal Advisor, CBI, ACHQ Zone, New Delhi; Sunil Dutt, Addl. SP, CBI, ACB, Lucknow; Ashok Kumar, DSP, CBI, EOB, Kolkata; K. Vijaya Vaishnavi, DSP, CBI, EOB, Chennai; Ajay Singh Gahlaut, DSP, CBI, SU, New Delhi; Dilbagh Singh Jasrotia, Crime Assistant, CBI, ACB, Jammu; Pawan Kumar Bhardwaj, ASI, CBI, Head Office, New Delhi; Mohan Singh Jadaun, Head Constable, CBI, ACB, Jaipur; Arabinda Garai, Head Constable, CBI, ACB, Imphal; Chitimireddy Suryanarayan Reddy, Head Constable, CBI, BSFB, Bangalore; Satish Kumar, Constable, CBI, SU, New Delhi; Rambabu Yedida, Constable, CBI, ACB, Visakhapatnam; and Naval Kumar Dixit, Constable, CBI, Head Office, New Delhi.

Earlier on Tuesday, the CBI arrested an absconding accused in a rape case related to post-poll violence after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly Elections. The arrested accused was identified as Usman Ali alias Ara alias Mir Usman Ali.

The accused, who had been hiding near a mosque at Ilaychipur in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, was arrested and produced before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as per the CBI statement.

- IANS

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Priya S
While awards are good, I hope CBI also focuses on improving conviction rates. Many high-profile cases drag on for years without conclusion. Recognition should come with accountability too.
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Arjun K
The arrest of Usman Ali shows CBI's persistence in pursuing justice, even years after the crime. This is the kind of dedication we need from our investigative agencies. Salute to all the officers! 🇮🇳
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Shreya B
Nice to see constables and head constables also getting recognition along with senior officers. Often the ground staff's contribution goes unnoticed. This is a welcome change!
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Karthik V
The West Bengal case arrest mentioned at the end gives me hope. Political violence cases often get buried, but CBI seems to be following through. More power to them!
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Meera T
As someone from Kolkata, I'm particularly proud to see Dr. Kadole and Abhijit Sen getting awards. Our eastern zone CBI has done great work in several complex cases. Keep it up!

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