Two Meghalaya police officers will be receiving the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation’ on Independence for exceptional skills and services rendered during on-duty.
As per the official notice, the two awardees who have been selected for the prestigious award are Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Western Range CVS Reddy and Sub Inspector Salmay R Marak.
A total of 140 police personnel across India will be awarded with the prestigious medal, as per the official press release.
Among the personnel receiving these awards, 15 are from CBI, 12 from NIA, 10 from Uttar Pradesh, nine each from Kerala and Rajasthan, eight from Tamil Nadu, seven from Madhya Pradesh and six from Gujarat and the remaining from the other States/UTs/Organizations. These include 22 women police officers.