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title: "Presidential Police Medals Awarded to Officers Across Forces"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/presidential-police-medals-india-2026-6nq76
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: Politics
published: 2026-08-15T07:01:01.227Z
modified: 2026-08-15T10:00:08.142Z
language: en-IN
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# Presidential Police Medals Awarded to Officers Across Forces

India’s president-approved gallantry and distinguished-service medals were issued to personnel across central and state forces, including posthumous recognitions. A Telangana officer also received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day.

## Key takeaways

- 78 gallantry awards were approved by the President for defence and central armed police forces ahead of Independence Day.
- 13 awards are posthumous, with recognitions spread across anti-insurgency and security operations.
- A Telangana Intelligence Department officer received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day, noted for a high number of commendations.

## What Happened

President Droupadi Murmu approved a batch of 78 gallantry awards for defence forces and central armed police forces on the eve of India’s Independence Day, with 13 posthumous recognitions. Within the awards, the distribution shows heavy emphasis on personnel involved in anti-Mare or counterinsurgency operations in Left-wing extremism-affected regions. The announcement also highlights specific police medal recipients from several agencies, including the CISF, Delhi Home Guards, and state police units. Separately, a Telangana Police officer from the Intelligence Department was named the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day.

## Why It Matters

The awards underscore ongoing government attention to security operations in internal conflict zones and the valor attributed to frontline officers. The concentration of medals in left-wing extremism-affected areas signals prioritization of counterinsurgency and internal security duties. Recognitions for distinguished service within intelligence and police wings illustrate continued emphasis on merit and dedication within policing up to the national level.

## Background

The President’s Police Medals and other gallantry awards are issued annually to military and police personnel for acts of bravery or distinguished service. The 2026 announcements come ahead of the 80th Independence Day, aligning with prior years’ practice of showcasing enforcement and security personnel for exemplary service. In this batch, the distribution covers central armed police forces, paramilitary groups, and police departments across states, including Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, the North-East, and Delhi.

## Key Facts

 
- 78 gallantry awards approved for defence forces and central armed police forces on the eve of Independence Day.
 
- 13 posthumous awards among the gallantry recognitions.
 
- Among police awards, CRPF earned 86 medals, the highest share among paramilitary forces; J&K police received 51; north-east forces 12; BSF 20; CISF’s IG Harpreet Kaur Sohi and an associate awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service; Delhi Home Guards Commandant Suresh Kumar Shokeen awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.
 
- 9 Kirti Chakras (7 posthumous), 19 Shaurya Chakras (1 posthumous), 36 Sena Medals (gallantry), 3 Nao Sena Medals, and 5 Vayu Sena Medals mentioned in the awards.
 
- Two constables from Chhattisgarh listed among posthumous recipients in the police category.
 
- Telangana Intelligence Department SP R. Jagadishwar Reddy awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day; career noted for 85 commendations, eight appreciation certificates, and two special commendations, plus prior recognition such as the Indian Police Medal and Mahonnata Seva Pathakam.

## What Happens Next

The awards are typically followed by formal ceremonies and subsequent emphasis on recognizing continued service and merit within security agencies. Official statements may outline expectations for ongoing counterterrorism, intelligence, and internal security operations as part of career progression and morale-building efforts across the forces.

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