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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Law and order in Haryana has completely collapsed: Congress MP Deepender Hooda
Jhajjar (Haryana) [India], August 15 (ANI): Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Friday said that law and order have completely collapsed under the tenure of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. 'Today, law and order in Haryana have completely collapsed. The Haryana government itself is saying that there are 80 gangs. The reason for the failure of law and order is that the police and administration officials do not consider the Chief Minister as the Chief Minister because the strings are being pulled from somewhere else in Delhi by Khattar Sahib," Hooda told ANI. Meanwhile, on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, 13 officers and personnel of the Haryana Police have been selected for the prestigious President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of their outstanding and commendable Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire police force on the announcement made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. He said that as the nation celebrates the 78th anniversary of Independence, this honour is a matter of pride and prestige for the entire Haryana Police family.'The bravery, dedication, and tireless efforts of our officers and personnel, recognised at the national level, will inspire not only the awardees but the entire force to continue serving with distinction," he said. The DGP also expressed hope that this achievement would energise and motivate everyone to strive for even greater excellence in the future.A Haryana Police spokesperson informed that two officers have been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, while 11 others have been conferred with the Police Medal for Meritorious Police Commissioner Shibas Kabiraj and IG SVACB Kuldeep Singh have been honoured with the PPMDS. (ANI)


News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
13 Haryana Police personnel honoured with medals on Independence Day 2025
Haryana [India], August 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, 13 officers and personnel of the Haryana Police have been selected for the prestigious President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of their outstanding and commendable Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire police force on the announcement made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. He said that as the nation celebrates the 78th anniversary of Independence, this honour is a matter of pride and prestige for the entire Haryana Police family.'The bravery, dedication, and tireless efforts of our officers and personnel, recognised at the national level, will inspire not only the awardees but the entire force to continue serving with distinction," he said. The DGP also expressed hope that this achievement would energise and motivate everyone to strive for even greater excellence in the future.A Haryana Police spokesperson informed that two officers have been awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, while 11 others have been conferred with the Police Medal for Meritorious Police Commissioner Shibas Kabiraj and IG SVACB Kuldeep Singh have been honoured with the others received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, including DSP Traffic Panipat Suresh Kumar; ACP Faridabad Rajesh Kumar; Inspector Rishi Pal, In-charge Economic Cell Ambala; Inspector Harkesh Kumar, Sunaria Rohtak; Inspector Mahabir Singh, IRB Bhondsi; Inspector Joginder Singh, HAP Madhuban; Inspector Dharmender, HSENB Panchkula; Inspector Rajesh Kumar, IT Cell Dial 112 Panchkula; Sub-Inspector Ashok Kumar, Rohtak; Sub-Inspector Yashpal Singh, Faridabad; and Sub-Inspector Sohan Lal, posted at the Chief Minister's UT Chandigarh Director General of Police Dr Sagar Preet Hooda was awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service for his contributions during his tenure in Delhi. Sub-Inspector Rajender Kumar and Head Constable Vikram of Chandigarh Police were conferred the Medal for Meritorious addition, 18 personnel of Chandigarh Police were honoured with the Administrator's Police Medal for Distinguished or Meritorious recipients of the Administrator's Police Medal for Distinguished Service included ASI/LR Kawaljeet Singh, ASI/LR Malvinder Singh, ASI/LR Munish Kumar, and HC Sunil Mehta. Those awarded the Administrator's Police Medal for Meritorious Service included Inspector Mini, SI Dinesh Kumar, SI Rakesh Kumar, ASI/LR Naresh Kumar, ASI/LR Gautam Singh, HC/PR Manju, HC Meenu, HC/PR Vishal Bamel, HC Amit, Sr. Constable Rakesh Kumar, Sr. Constable Vipin Sharma, Sr. Lady Constable Bharti Rawat, Sr. Constable Sandeep Kumar, and Sr. Constable honours, conferred by the UT Administration, highlight the unwavering dedication, professionalism and exemplary service of Chandigarh Police in maintaining safety, security and public welfare. (ANI)


Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Panchkula police commissioner among 13 Haryana cops honoured
1 2 Chandigarh: On the eve of Independence Day, 13 officers and personnel of Haryana Police were selected for the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) in recognition of their outstanding and commendable services. Haryana director general of police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire police force on the announcement by the ministry of home affairs regarding the conferment of Police Medals on thirteen Haryana police officers and personnel. A Haryana Police spokesperson informed that the ministry of home affairs announced the medals. Two Haryana Police officers were honoured with the prestigious President's Police Medal for 'distinguished service', while 11 other officers and personnel were awarded the Police Medal for 'meritorious service'. Sibash Kabiraj, commissioner of police, Panchkula, and Kuldeep Singh, IG SVACB, were awarded the President's Police Medal for 'distinguished service'. Additionally, those honoured with the Police Medal for meritorious service include Suresh Kumar, DSP (traffic), Panipat district; Rajesh Kumar, ACP, Faridabad; inspector Rishi Pal, in-charge, economic cell, Ambala; inspector Harkesh Kumar, Sunaria, Rohtak; inspector Mahabir Singh, IRB Bhondsi; inspector Joginder Singh, HAP Madhuban; inspector Dharmender, HSENB, Panchkula; inspector Rajesh Kumar, IT cell, Dial 112, Panchkula; sub-inspector Ashok Kumar, Rohtak; sub-inspector Yashpal Singh, Faridabad; and sub-inspector Sohan Lal, CM residence. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."


Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Indian Express
Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra first woman to lead RPF
Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been named as the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), officials said on Saturday. She is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mishra's appointment as DG, RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. She will take charge of the post from incumbent Manoj Yadava, who is due to superannuate on July 31. Mishra will be the first woman officer to head the RPF, which is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property and passengers, among other duties, the officials said. She is currently posted as the additional director general (selection), Madhya Pradesh Police. The RPF was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957. The force could enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property in 1966. It was given the status of 'an armed force of the Union' on September 20, 1985. Mishra was in July 2021 appointed the first woman commander to head the BSF formation along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. Mishra has led the force's formation in the Kashmir valley as the inspector general (IG) besides heading the BSF's intelligence wing. She also worked as the ADG in the BSF. Mishra is a recipient of PPMDS (President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service) and PMMS (Police Medal for Meritorious Service).


Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Meet senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra, who is set to become the first woman to head RPF
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been named as the first woman director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), officials on Saturday said. She is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mishra's appointment as DG, RPF, until her superannuation on October 31, 2026, said an order issued by the Personnel Ministry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Would you like to know more? Undo She will take charge of the post from incumbent Manoj Yadava, who is due to superannuate on July 31. Mishra will be the first woman officer to head the RPF, which is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property and passengers, among other duties, the officials said. Live Events She is currently posted as the additional director general (selection), Madhya Pradesh Police . The RPF was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957 for providing security to railway property. Subsequently, the force was empowered to enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property in 1966. It was given the status of "an armed force of the Union" on September 20, 1985. Mishra has served in key roles during her distinguished career. She was in July 2021 appointed as the first woman commander to head the Border Security Force's (BSF) formation along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. Mishra has led the force's formation in the Kashmir valley as the inspector general (IG) besides heading the BSF's intelligence wing. She also worked as the ADG in the BSF. Mishra is a recipient of PPMDS (President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service) and PMMS (Police Medal for Meritorious Service).