A day ahead of Republic Day, the Centre announced the names of officers and personnel from across the country selected for gallantry and service medals. Among them, Madhya Pradesh stood out, with four officers receiving the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 17 personnel awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).
According to a press release issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, their selection highlights the state’s strong tradition of dedication, discipline, and public service.
The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service was conferred on Santosh Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police; Mithelesh Kumar Shukla, Inspector General; Awadhesh Kumar Goswami, Deputy Inspector General; and Shiv Kumar Patel, Inspector. These officers have been recognised for their years of outstanding contribution to policing, leadership, and commitment to public safety.
The Medal for Meritorious Service was awarded to a wide range of officers across ranks, reflecting the depth of talent and dedication within the Madhya Pradesh Police.
The awardees include Krishnaveni Desavatu, Inspector General; Manoj Kumar Rai, Superintendent of Police; Gitesh Kumar Garg, Superintendent of Police; Durgesh Kumar Rathore, Superintendent of Police; Praveen Singh, Inspector (ARMR); Rajendra Prasad Gupta, Inspector (ARMR); Nidhi Shrivastava, Inspector (ARMR); Sanjay Singh Thakur, Deputy Superintendent of Police; Shaffali Takalkar, Inspector (ARMR); Shriram Mishra, Head Constable; Shushil Kumar Choubey, Constable; Prem Kishore Vyas, Sub-Inspector; Umrao Prasad Jatav, Sub-Inspector; Mahendra Singh Negi, Assistant Sub-Inspector; Santosh Mehra, Assistant Sub-Inspector; Ravindra Mishra, Constable; and Raju Gurane, Inspector (ARMR).
The release noted that a total of 982 personnel from police, fire, home guard, civil defence, and correctional services across India were honoured with gallantry and service medals this year. These awards are conferred annually on Republic Day and Independence Day to recognise acts of gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions in maintaining law and order and safeguarding citizens.
The recognition of Madhya Pradesh’s officers and personnel is not only a matter of pride for the state but also a testament to the professionalism and integrity of its police force.
— IANS
