2 Sikkim police personnel awarded Police Medals for their service to the nation
First Published: 14th August, 2023 17:30 IST
Avichal, Addl DGP, Sikkim has been awarded with President's Police Medal and Sonam Gyatso Bhutia, DIG, Gangtok with Police Medal for Meritorious Service
In a proud moment for Sikkim, two police personnel from the state have been honoured with Police Medals for their selfless service to the nation.
Avichal, Additional Director General of Police, Sikkim has been awarded President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and Sonam Gyatso Bhutia, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gangtok with Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Service.
“President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to 01 CRPF personnel, Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) has been awarded to 229, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) awarded to 82 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM) has been awarded to 642,” a government release stated.
The medals are announced every year on the occasion of Independence Day. A total of 954 police personnel from across India have been awarded Police Medals.
As per the release, among the majority of the 230 Gallantry Awards, 125 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 71 personnel from Jammu & Kashmir region and 11 personnel from North East region are being awarded for their selfless and meritorious service to the people and the nation.
Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 28 are from CRPF, 33 are from Maharashtra, 55 are from J&K Police, 24 are from Chhattisgarh, 22 are from Telangana and 18 are from Andhra Pradesh the remaining are from the other States/UTs and CAPFs.
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) and Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) is awarded to those who have shown ‘Conspicuous Gallantry’ in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals.
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) is awarded for special distinguished record in Police Service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM) is awarded for valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty.
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