As many as 126 Jammu and Kashmir police personnel have been awarded President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service and Police Medal for Gallantry.
"126 J & K Police personnel are among the awardees of President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service and Police Medal for Gallantry. This includes three Presidents Police Medal for Gallantry, 105 Police Medal for Gallantry, two Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Services and 16 Presidents Police Medal for Meritorious Services," said Jammu and Kashmir police in a release.
Congratulating the awardees and their families, Director-General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh, in his message, said: "The awards show the exemplary courage and dedication shown by police personnel in service of the nation."
"Last year, 157 terrorists including the foreigners were neutralized. Various terror networks were smashed and OGWs were arrested. The Police along with other security forces was on forefront stabilizing the situation, particularly in South Kashmir," he added.
While complimenting the Jammu and Kashmir police personnel, the DGP also extended his gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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