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- On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a list of Punjab Police officers and officials who will receive the nation’s top police service honours — the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service and the Medal for Meritorious Service.
- The Medal for Meritorious Service will be conferred on 14 officers and officials, led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gurdial Singh of Intelligence-II and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gurpreet Singh from the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar.
- The recognition comes as part of the Independence Day honours, highlighting the dedication, professionalism, and tireless service of the Punjab Police in safeguarding the state and its people.
On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a list of Punjab Police officers and officials who will receive the nation’s top police service honours — the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service and the Medal for Meritorious Service.
Among those selected for the prestigious President’s Medal for Distinguished Service are Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) MF Farooqui, currently posted with the State Armed Police, Punjab, and Inspector Suresh Kumar from Counter Intelligence, Ludhiana.
The Medal for Meritorious Service will be conferred on 14 officers and officials, led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gurdial Singh of Intelligence-II and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gurpreet Singh from the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar. Other awardees in this category include Inspectors Satinder Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Jagdeep Singh, and Tejinderpal Singh; Sub-Inspectors (SI) Amrik Singh, Sanjiv Kumar, Amritpal Singh, Anil Kumar, Bhupinder Singh, and Krishan Kumar; as well as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) Jaswinderjit Singh and Kuldeep Singh.
Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, congratulated the recipients, expressing gratitude to both the central and state governments for acknowledging their service. He emphasised that such honours not only recognise individual dedication but also uplift the morale of the entire Punjab Police force. In a border state facing complex security challenges, he noted, the motivation provided by these awards plays a crucial role in strengthening the commitment and resolve of the police personnel.
The recognition comes as part of the Independence Day honours, highlighting the dedication, professionalism, and tireless service of the Punjab Police in safeguarding the state and its people.
