Two police officers, three fire brigade personnel from Pune awarded President's Medal
In a rare distinction, Rajendrasinh Gaur, recently posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police with Pune Rural, has been awarded his second President's Medal. In 2018, he was awarded the President's Medal for meritorious service and has now been awarded it again for distinguished service. Gaur, who was earlier posted as Assistant Commissioner of Police with Pimpri Chinchwad police, also won awards at the Police Training Academy before joining Maharashtra police. He has been posted in Latur, Hingoli, Solapur police and Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), among key appointments.
Assistant Sub Inspector Sanjay Shirsath, currently posted with the Economic Offences Wing, has been awarded the President's Medal for meritorious service. In his career spanning over 32 years, Shirsath has received a total of 291 awards and commendations for exemplary work. As part of his current posting, Shirsath has been instrumental in the investigation and filing of chargesheet in five sensitive cases.
Station Duty Officer Subhash Jadhav, Fire Engine Driver Ramchandra Gosavi and Fireman Chagan More have been awarded the President's Medal for meritorious service. All the three fire personnel have been part of several high risk and sensitive operations of the Pune Fire Brigade in the past.
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