On I-Day, UP confers CM's Medal for gallantry, exemplary service on 8 cops
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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh govt conferred the Chief Minister's Medal for Exemplary Police Service on three officers and the Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal on five Special Task Force (STF) personnel on
Independence Day
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According to senior officials at the DGP headquarters, superintendent of police (Sambhal) Krishna Kumar was honoured with the Exemplary Service Medal for spearheading a crackdown on Rs 100 crore interstate insurance fraud racket, active for over a decade. Under his leadership, police arrested 68 accused in 17 cases, exposed fraudulent tractor financing across several states, and unearthed the gang's involvement in murders and Aadhaar manipulation.
Deputy superintendent of police (STF) Pramesh Shukla was also awarded for his probe into a high-profile case involving Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Shah alias Peer Baba. His investigation revealed a foreign-funded network driving forced religious conversions and demographic manipulation. The probe traced over Rs 100 crore in suspicious funding across more than 40 bank accounts, including links to Switzerland.
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The third recipient, constable Priyashi Prajapati (Agra Commissionerate), was recognised for her exceptional achievements in sports. A decorated wrestler, she won several national and international medals, most notably securing gold for India in the 50 kg category at the U-17 Wrestling Asian Championship held in Vietnam in June 2025—an achievement that brought global recognition to the Uttar Pradesh Police.
Alongside these honours, five STF personnel posted at the Lucknow headquarters received the CM's Gallantry Medal for exemplary bravery and operational excellence. They include inspector Mahavir Singh, inspector Arun Kumar Singh, sub inspector Deepak Singh, head constable Pradeep Kumar Singh, and constable Kuldeep Singh.
Officials said the awards underline the state govt's commitment to recognising not only frontline gallantry but also investigative excellence and achievements in fields such as sports—reflecting the multifaceted role of the Uttar Pradesh Police in serving the state and the nation.
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