Bhopal, Aug 14 (IANS) On the eve of Independence Day 2026, the Government of India announced the President’s Distinguished Service Medal for four police officers and the Meritorious Service Medal (also referred to as the Commendable Service Medal) for 16 others of the Madhya Pradesh Police.

Director General of Police Kailash Makwana extended his congratulations to all the officers and personnel selected for these prestigious awards. The medals will be formally presented during next year’s Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2027.

The President’s Distinguished Service Medal has been announced for Deputy Inspector General of Police Sunil Kumar Pandey, Superintendent of Police Dharamveer Singh, Inspector Anil Kumar Bhadauria and Constable Raj Lochan Prasad Dubey.

The Meritorious Service Medal recipients are: Deputy Inspector General of Police Simla Prasad; Superintendents of Police Yashpal Singh Rajput and Vijay Kumar Bhagwani; Inspectors Harnarayan Jaiswal, Vijay Chaudhary, Amit Jain, Anita Kadam and Rajni Tiwari; Sub‑Inspector Santosh Yadav; Assistant Sub‑Inspectors Dinesh Chand Nagar and Bhupendra Singh Bais; Head Constables Bhaskar Pratap Singh, Bhag Singh Tomar and Satya Narayan Yadav; and Constables Santosh Kumar Nayak and Santosh Kumar Parihar.

Congratulating the awardees, DGP Kailash Makwana said the recognition reflects their dedication, discipline and exemplary service to the force and the people of Madhya Pradesh. He expressed confidence that these officers and personnel will continue to uphold the highest standards of policing and inspire their colleagues.

The announcement underscores the Centre’s recognition of outstanding contributions by Madhya Pradesh Police personnel in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety and serving the nation with integrity. The formal conferment of the medals next year will mark a proud moment for the state police force.

–IANS

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