Home Ministry names 1,132 personnel for gallantry, service medals on Republic Day

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Home Ministry names 1,132 personnel for gallantry, service medals on Republic Day



Besides PMG, the MHA announced giving  Medals to 275 for Gallantry (GM), President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) to 102 and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to 753. Out of 277 Gallantry Medals, 275 GM have been awarded to 72 personnel from J&K Police, 18 personnel from Maharashtra, 26 personnel from Chhattisgarh, 23 personnel from Jharkhand, 15 personnel from Odisha, eight personnel from Delhi, 65 personnel from CRPF, 21 personnel from SSB and the remaining personnel from the other states/UTs and CAPFs, the official addedAmong 102 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), 94 have been awarded to Police Service and four each to Fire Service and civil guard and Home Guard Service. Out of 753 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM), 667 have been awarded to Police Service, 32 to Fire Service, 27 to Civil Defence and Home Guard Service and 27 to Correctional Service.



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