Total of 855 Police personnel awarded Medals on Republic Day 2019

President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) have been awarded to three personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) have been awarded to 146 personnel, President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 74 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 632 personnel.

A total of 855 Police personnel have been awarded Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day this year. President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) have been awarded to three personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) have been awarded to 146 personnel, President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 74 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 632 personnel.

All three President's Police Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to CRPF personnel. Among the 146 personnel receiving the Police Medals for Gallantry, 41 are from CRPF, Odisha Police – 26, J&K Police - 25, Chhattisgarh Police - 14, Meghalaya – 13, Uttar Pradesh – 10, BSF - 08, Delhi - 04, Jharkhand - 03 and Assam Rifles and ITBP – 01 each.

(With Inputs from PIB)