Bhubaneswar, Aug 14: Thirteen Odisha Police personnel will receive the President’s Police Medals on Independence Day this year.

Two Odisha Police personnel will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 11 others will be honoured with the President’s Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).

PRESIDENT'S MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE (PSM)

Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Additional Director General, Odisha
Sachidananda Rath, Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Odisha

MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE (MSM)

Kaushika Kumar Naik, Deputy Commandant, Odisha
Sanat Kumar Nathsharma, Deputy Superintendent Of Police,Odisha
Kavita Sahu, Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Odisha
Pramoda Kumar Mohanta, Constable, Odisha
Pradyumna Kumar Nanda, Sub Inspector, Odisha
Babula Samal, Assistant Sub Inspector, Odisha
Sanjukta Patanaik, Constable, Odisha
Haribandhu Bhatra, Inspector, Odisha
Tophan Behera, Havildar, Odisha
Prana Krishna Lenka, Havildar, Odisha
Suresh Chandra Rout, Havildar, Odisha

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday announced the names of 1,037 police personnel, fire service members, home guards and civil defence (HG&CD) personnel, and correctional services staff who will be awarded gallantry and service medals on the occasion of Independence Day.

The President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is awarded for a distinguished record of service, while the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is awarded for valuable service characterised by resourcefulness and devotion to duty.

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