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The President’s Medal for Gallantry is awarded on the “ground of rare conspicuous act of gallantry and conspicuous act of gallantry respectively in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals” (File photo)
The Centre said on Thursday that 1,090 police, fire, civil defence and home guard, and correctional services personnel will be awarded gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day on Friday.
Among the 233 gallantry awards announced, the highest, 127, will go to the Jammu and Kashmir Police for their counter-terrorist operations, followed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), with 20, for operating in various Left Wing Extremism-affected states. The Uttar Pradesh Police will receive 17 gallantry awards, followed by the Border Security Force with 16, and the Chhattisgarh Police with 14.
Among the 1,090 people being awarded, “233 personnel have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 personnel awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM),” a Union Home Ministry spokesperson said.
The President’s Medal for Gallantry is awarded on the “ground of rare conspicuous act of gallantry and conspicuous act of gallantry respectively in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals”.
“Out of 99 President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), 89 have been awarded to police service, five to fire service, three to civil defence and home guard service and two to correctional service. Out of 758 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM), 635 have been awarded to police service, 51 to fire service, 41 to civil defence and home guard service and 31 to correctional service,” the spokesperson added.
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