Bhubaneswar, Aug 14: In recognition of exemplary service and acts of bravery, a total of 22 police personnel from Odisha will be awarded on Independence Day.

According to an official release from the Ministry of Home Affairs- 9 officers will receive the Medal for Gallantry (GM) for their courageous actions in the line of duty, 2 officers have been selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 11 officers will be awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for consistently demonstrating professionalism and commitment to public safety.

Medal For Gallantry
-Amaresh Chandra Narendra, Sub Inspector
-Jeetendra Kumar Nayak, Constable
-Arjuna Mallick, OAPF
-Youdhisthira Mallick, OAPF
-Aswini Kumar Bagh, Havildar
-Dambarudhar Bhoi, Commando
-Nabin Kumar Sahu, Commando
-Pradip Shrestha, Commando
-Abhimanyu Majhi, Commando

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service
-Rabindra Kumar Panda, Additional Superintendent Of Police
-Naresh Kumar Patel, Commandant

Medal for Meritorious Service
-Maheshwar Sethy, Assistant Inspector General
-Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, Additional Superintendent of Police
-Debendra Narayan Dash, Additional Superintendent of Police
-Ashis Kumar Rout, Deputy Superintendent of Police
-A Srinibas Dora, Inspector
-Hemamalni Nayak, Deputy Superintendent of Police
-Suryanarayan Mallick, Commandant
-Santosh Kumar Mirdha, Inspector
-Arun Kumar Samanta, Assistant Sub Inspector
-Arabinda Das, Assistant Sub Inspector
-Chinmayee Rout, Constable

The recognition comes as part of the nation’s tribute to its law enforcement personnel who continue to uphold justice and protect citizens under challenging circumstances.

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