New Delhi, August 14 (HS): Marking Independence Day 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been bestowed with special recognition as 21 of its officers and staff have been honoured for their exemplary work in the field of investigation and law enforcement.

Of these, six officers will receive the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, while fifteen personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

Distinguished Service Medal Awardees

The six decorated for distinguished service are:

- Vivek Priyadarshi, Deputy Inspector General, BSFB, New Delhi

- Machhindra Ramchandra Kadole, Deputy Inspector General, BSFB, Kolkata

- Ch. Venkat Narendra Deve, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB, Hyderabad

- Bandi Peddi Raju, Additional Superintendent of Police, EO-III, New Delhi

- Vishal, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Policy Division, New Delhi

- Abhijit Sen, Head Constable, EOB, Kolkata

Meritorious Service Medal Awardees

Recognised for meritorious service are:

Anoop T. Mathew, Bal Karan Singh, Subhash Chandra Sharma, Sunil Dutt, Ashok Kumar, K. Vijaya Vaishnavi, Ajay Singh Gehlaut, Dilbag Singh Jasrotia, Pawan Kumar Bhardwaj, Mohan Singh Jadaun, Arbind Garai, Chitimireddy Suryanarayana Reddy, Satish Kumar, Rambabu Yedida, and Nawal Kumar Dixit.

Commitment to Excellence

These honours, conferred annually on the occasion of Independence Day, recognise not just operational achievements but also integrity, professionalism, and dedication to upholding the rule of law. They stand as a testament to the CBI’s crucial role in tackling complex and high-profile cases across the nation.

The decorated officers represent a cross-section of India’s investigative force — from senior leadership to frontline personnel — each contributing to the Bureau’s reputation as the country’s premier investigative agency.

As the tricolour prepares to fly high on August 15, the awards underscore the government’s appreciation for those who serve quietly yet relentlessly to safeguard the nation’s justice and accountability framework.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar