777 police personnel awarded; 100 for gallantry on Republic Day

A total of 777 police and paramilitary personnel have been awarded police medals while 100 have been decorated for gallantry, led by Jammu and Kashmir police, on the occasion of Republic Day.

The gallantry tally is led by Jammu and Kashmir Police with 32 Police Medals for Gallantry followed by the country’s largest paramilitary CRPF with 16 medals.

Out of the 100 bravery medals, ten have been decorated posthumously.

President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service have been awarded to 80 personnel while Police Medal for Meritorious Service have been awarded to 597 personnel.