939 police medals; J&K Police get 115 for gallantry

New Delhi, January 25

The government today announced 939 police medals, including 189 Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG), 88 President’s Police Medals (PPM) for Distinguished Service and 662 Police Medals (PM) for Meritorious Service.

Of the 189 PMG, J&K Police bagged maximum 115 among states and UTs. Another 19 security personnel have been awarded for their gallant action in the UT.

The CRPF got 30 PMG, the highest in the Central Armed Police Forces. Ten PMG have been awarded to Chhattisgarh Police, nine to Odisha Police, seven to Maharashtra Police, three each to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal and two to the Border Security Force among others.