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News18
2 days ago
- News18
1,090 Personnel Honoured With Gallantry, Service Medals; Govt Shares List Of Awardees
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,090 personnel from police, fire, home guard, Civil Defence, and correctional services awarded Gallantry and Service medals. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the list of bravehearts honoured with the Gallantry and Service medals in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions to the nation. 'The total of 1090 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2025," read a notification released by the government. The awards are divided into three main categories, namely Medal for Gallantry (GM), President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). This year, a total of 1,090 personnel from police, fire, home guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and correctional services have been awarded the Gallantry and Service medals. Medal for Gallantry (GM): 233 personnel have been awarded Medal for Gallantry (GM) this year. These include 226 from the Police, six from the Fire Service, and one from the HG&CD. This medal is awarded on the ground of Rare Conspicuous Act of Gallantry and Conspicuous Act of Gallantry respectively in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned. President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM): 99 personnel have been awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) for their distinguished service. This includes 89 from the Police, five from the Fire Service, three from HG&CD, and two from Correctional Services. Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): 758 personnel awarded Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for their commendable and meritorious service. Among them, 635 are from the Police, 51 from the Fire Service, 41 from HG&CD, and 31 from Correctional Services. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Over 1,000 defence & fire personnel honoured for gallantry, service for Independence Day 2025
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.
