Over 1,000 defence & fire personnel honoured for gallantry, service for Independence Day 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that 1,090 personnel from various departments, including police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services, will receive Gallantry and Service Medals. These honors are awarded on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, recognizing their exemplary service and acts of bravery.
ANI Representational A total of 1,090 personnel from police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD), and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on Thursday.
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