Chandigarh, 14 August (H.S.):

Recognising the outstanding services of the Punjab Police, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (GOI), on the eve of 80th Independence Day announced the names of the Punjab Police officers/officials, to be awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).

Inspector Baljit Singh, Incharge of CIA Barnala, to be conferred with President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.

Similarly, two IPS officers, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Intelligence (Admin) Babu Lal Meena and IGP Provisioning Dr S Boopathi, and six PPS officers, including SP PBI Sangrur Navreet Singh Virk, DSP Headquarters Sangrur Karnail Singh, DSP Security Subhash Chand, DSP CID Unit Amritsar Sanjeev Kumar, ACP North Amritsar Gagandeep Singh and DSP Jahan Khelan Jasvir Singh are among 11 officers/officials who have been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service. The remaining officials include Inspector Rashpal Singh, Inspector Nirmal Singh and ASI Nirmal Singh.

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, while congratulating the awardees, expressed gratitude to the Central Government and State Government for recognizing the services of these officers and boosting the morale of the entire Punjab Police force.

Terming these honours as a proud recognition of their dedication, professionalism and exemplary service, the DGP said that their achievement is an inspiration for the entire Punjab Police family to uphold the highest standards of duty and continue serving the people with commitment and distinction.

He said that such recognition plays a significant role in encouraging the Police force to work with more dedication and devotion, which is pivotal in a border state having manifold security challenges.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH