Bhubaneswar, Jan 25: The Union Home Ministry selected 26 personnel from the Odisha Police and allied services for prestigious medals to be conferred on the occasion of Republic Day 2026, recognising acts of gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious contribution.

According to the official list released by the ministry, the awardees from Odisha include 17 personnel from the Police Service, four from the Fire Service, three from the Home Guard and Civil Defence, and two from the Correctional Service.

National Recognition
Across the country, 982 personnel have been chosen for Republic Day honours this year. These include 125 recipients of the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 101 awardees of the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 756 recipients of the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).

Odisha Police Awardees

Medal for Gallantry (GM) – 4
Atul Krishna Das – Deputy Superintendent of Police
Purna Chandra Padhan – Assistant Sub-Inspector
Ghanashyam Sahoo – Constable
Thabir Majhi – Constable

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) – 2
Prateek Mohanty – Additional Director General of Police
Prafulla Kumar Singh – Deputy Commissioner of Police

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) – 11
Dr Sarthak Sarangi – Inspector General of Police
Prasad Tamang – Commandant
Subhanarayan Muduli – Additional Superintendent of Police
Pradeep Kumar Aind – Deputy Superintendent of Police
Pranita Kumari Ray – Deputy Superintendent of Police
Ashok Kumar Mohanty – Commandant
Arun Kumar Nayak – Inspector
Mohammad Hafiz – Inspector
Lata Naik – Havildar
Nigamananda Mohapatra – Assistant Sub-Inspector
Laxmi Narayan Muduli – Inspector

Fire Service

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) – 1
Arjuna Behera – Leading Fire Fighter

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) – 3
Narendra Kumar Ping – Assistant Station Officer
Alekha Chandra Rout – Fire Fighter
Laxman Majhi – Leading Fire Fighter

Home Guard & Civil Defence

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) – 1
Ramesh Chandra Mohanty – Home Guard Platoon Commander

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) – 2
Ronita Badajena – Civil Defence Volunteer
Prabhat Kumar Sahu – Home Guard

Correctional Service

President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) – 1
Sadashiva Pradhan – Warder

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) – 1
Mandardhar Pradhan – Chief Warder

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The announcement marks a moment of pride for Odisha ahead of Republic Day celebrations, with personnel across services being recognised for courage, dedication and sustained public service.