South-western range IGP Y K Jethwa, Koraput SP Awinash Kumar and Rayagada SP Pandit Rajesh Uttam Rao were three IPS officers who were awarded the DGP's medal.
Among others, six inspectors, 11 sub-inspectors, two assistant sub-inspectors, seven havildars, 13 constables and three commandos of SOG were also felicitated for valour and gallantry last year.
"For their distinguished services and commendable performances in Maoist-prone areas, many policemen from Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nawarangpur, Nuapada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts were awarded," DGP Prakash Mishra said after felicitating the policemen.
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