New Delhi, August 14, 2023: On the eve of the Independence Day, the Central Government on Monday announced names of a total of 954 police personnel, who will be awarded with Police Medals for 2023.
President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to one 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, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced in a statement.
Among the majority of the 230 Gallantry Awards, 125 personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 71 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir region and 11 personnel from the North-East region are being awarded for their gallant action, it said.
President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) and Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) is awarded on the ground of “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 characterised by resource and devotion to duty.
