On the eve of Republic Day 2023, three police personnel from Meghalaya have been named for the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
The award was conferred on Sub Inspector Evel N Marak, Sub Inspector Tomol Ch Sangma and Havildar Rajesh Thapa.
A total of 942 police, fire and civil defence personnel have been awarded different categories of gallantry and service medals on the eve of the Republic Day, according to a government statement issued today. These include 95 gallantry medals.
Among the gallantry award winners, 28 deployed in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 28 in the Jammu and Kashmir region, three in the northeast and 36 posted in other regions are being awarded for their gallant action, it said.
The Medal for Gallantry is awarded for a rare conspicuous act of gallantry and a conspicuous act of gallantry respectively in saving life and property or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.
Of the 101 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), 85 have been awarded to police personnel, five to fire services personnel, seven to civil defence and home guard service and four to correctional service.
The PSM is awarded for a special distinguished record in service and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is awarded for valuable service.
Among the 746 Medals for MSM, 634 have been awarded to police service, 37 to fire service, 39 to civil defence and home guard service and 36 to correctional service, the statement said.
