Andaman & Nicobar Police Officers honoured with National Awards on Independence Day
The awards were announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
HGS Dhaliwal, IPS (AGMUT 1997), currently serving as Director General of Police, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, received the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Known for his operational expertise in anti-terror and organised crime cases, Dhaliwal has led several high-profile investigations, including the Soumya Vishwanathan, Radhika Tanwar, and Jigisha Ghosh murder cases, the Delhi serial blasts case, and operations against Indian Mujahideen, LeT, and ISKP. He also supervised the arrest of Rajwinder Singh, wanted in Australia in the Toyah Cordingley case, and coordinated with international agencies such as the FBI and Interpol in transnational operations. As DGP, he led an investigation into the seizure of the largest quantity of methamphetamine in the islands.
Sub-Inspector V Satyawati, who joined the force in 1992 and was promoted in 2016, received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. She was recognised for her integrity and dedication, notably completing the investigation of a high-profile POCSO case in just 18 days, resulting in a conviction.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Mahali Urong of the India Reserve Battalion, who joined in 2002, was also awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He has been commended for his role in anti-poaching operations in the dense island forests, where he helped apprehend several offenders.
Home Guard B.C. Naskar, who has served since 1994, received the Home Guard Medal for Meritorious Service for over three decades of service, including work in law and order duties, VIP movements, and disaster response during the earthquake and tsunami.
The Andaman & Nicobar Police described the awards as a proud moment for the force and a recognition of the officers' dedication and service to public safety.
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