13 Odisha officers to receive prestigious Police Medals on Independence Day
Editor
Bhubaneswar, Aug 14: On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, at least 13 police officers and personnel from Odisha have been chosen to receive police medals. Additional Director General Suresh Dev Datta Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, and Deputy Superintendent of Police Sachidananda Rath from the Odisha Police Service will be honored with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.
Additionally, Company Commander Prakash Chandra Sahoo and Defence Volunteer Simanchala Kundu are among the Home Guard and Civil Defence personnel receiving awards.
Eleven other officers from Odisha will be awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service, including:
Kaushika Kumar Naik, Deputy Commandant
Sanat Kumar Nathsharma, Deputy Superintendent of Police
Kavita Sahu, Deputy Superintendent of Police
Pramoda Kumar Mohanta, Constable
Pradyumna Kumar Nanda, Sub Inspector
Babula Samal, Assistant Sub Inspector
Sanjukta Patanaik, Constable
Haribandhu Bhatra, Inspector
Tophan Behera, Havildar
Prana Krishna Lenka, Havildar
Suresh Chandra Rout, Havildar
In addition, firemen Niranjan Jena and Sukanta Kumar Jena, Platoon Commander (Home Guard) Sulochana Sahoo, Civil Defence Volunteer Jhagu Barua, and Jailor Ratikant Sukla will also be recognized with medals.
The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is awarded for exceptional service records, while the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is given for valuable contributions characterized by dedication and resourcefulness. A total of 1,037 personnel across Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services will be honored with gallantry and service medals.
