Telangana Formation Day: Top honours for police and firefighters

On the occasion of Telangana Formation Day, the State government has announced its annual ‘Pathakam’ awards to 461 officers, recognising their exceptional service, bravery and commitment among police and fire services personnel.

Among the most prestigious honours, the Telangana Police Shourya Pathakamu, awarded for acts of valour, will go to Ch. Mahesh, G. Shobhan and A. Rakesh Kumar from the elite Greyhounds unit.

For highly distinguished service, the Telangana Police Mahonnatha Seva Pathakamu will be conferred upon B. Srinivas Rao, Polu Ravinder, S. Mahender, N.V. Kishan Rao, Boeni Kistaiah and several other senior officers from various commissionerates and special units.

In the fire services, the Telangana Fire Services Shourya Pathakam has been awarded to T. Venkanna, District Fire Officer, Hyderabad, and Mirza Karamathullah Baig, Leading Fireman at Salarjung Museum Fire Station, for acts of exceptional bravery. The Uttama Seva Pathakam for fire officers will go to V. Shekar Reddy, K. Madhusudhana Rao and Tangella Srinivas, in recongnition of their exemplary service.

The medals, which also carry cash rewards, will be formally presented during the Formation Day celebrations in Hyderabad.

Published - June 01, 2025 08:58 pm IST