Bravery and Dedication Honored: Himachal Pradesh Police Awards

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla awarded medals to 76 police and home guard personnel for distinguished service. The investiture ceremony, the first in five years, recognized significant contributions to public safety, law enforcement, and efforts against drug abuse in challenging terrains.

In a resounding tribute to bravery and dedication, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla distributed medals to 76 personnel from the police and home guard services at an investiture ceremony at Raj Bhavan on Friday.

The ceremony marked a historic return, being the first of its kind since 2020, as noted in the official statement. Notable among the awardees were Home Guards and Civil Defence Commandant General Satwant Atwal Trivedi and CBI Additional Director (New Delhi) N Venugopal, who received the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

Governor Shukla commended the recipients for their unwavering commitment to public safety and praised their roles in fighting drug abuse, maintaining order amid difficult terrains, and actively contributing during disasters. Their efforts, he said, are a cornerstone in ensuring peace and lawfulness in society.