NEW DELHI: As many as 33 Delhi Police personnel, including five women, will be conferred prestigious police medals on the occasion of Republic Day, in recognition of their acts of gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious contribution, officials said. The honours include 14 Medals for Gallantry, two President’s Medals for Distinguished Service and 17 Medals for Meritorious Service.
Among the gallantry awardees is Additional Commissioner of Police Pramod Singh Kushwah, who, along with Sub-Inspector Rajeev Kumar and Sub-Inspector Shibu, confronted a dreaded Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist near Mayur Vihar in January 2024. The team overpowered Javed Ahmad Mattu, a key figure in the killing of five security personnel in Kashmir.
Sub-Inspector Udham Singh has been honoured for bravery shown during a November 2023 operation against sharpshooters linked to Canada-based terrorist and gangster Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla. Despite facing direct gunfire, he and his team chased and apprehended two armed suspects.
Another gallantry medal has been awarded to Inspector Nishant Dahiya, Inspector Manjit (then Sub-Inspector) and Sub-Inspector Amit Bhati for a high-risk interception on Ring Road in October 2023, when two armed associates of Arsh Dalla opened fire and attempted to unpin a live hand grenade. The officers disarmed the accused.
Inspector Manoj Kumar, Sub-Inspector Anshu Chaudhary and Head Constable Aleem Ahmad have been recognised for neutralising wanted NIA-listed terrorist Rizwan Ali during an armed encounter near Tughlaqabad Biodiversity Park in August 2024.
Inspector Krishan Kumar of the Anti-Gangs Squad earned the gallantry medal for leading an operation against a key arms supplier of the Kala Jathedi gang in January 2024.
The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service has been awarded to retired Sub-Inspector Gainender Singh Rana and woman Sub-Inspector Naval Kumari for exemplary service.
Seventeen officers, including senior IPS officers and field staff, have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service for leadership, reforms and sustained dedication.