Prez Police Medal for city cop

Inspector Suresh Kumar of the Commissionerate Police, Ludhiana, at present working with the Counter Intelligence, Punjab, has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Independence Day in recognition of his outstanding and unblemished service spanning over 36 years. Only two police officials from the state, inspector Suresh and ADGP PAP Farooqui, have received the prestigious honour during the Independence Day 2025.

Inspector Suresh Kumar has a remarkable career record in law enforcement, earning numerous honours, including the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day, 2016, and the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Devotion to Duty in 2023. He has also decorated 4 times with Commendation Discs of DGP in 2010, 2017, 2022 and 2023, secured over 200 Commendation Certificates, and 10 appreciation letters from senior police officials. He stood All-Round First in Basic Training among 600 recruits of his batch at Jahan-khelan in 1990. In his college days, he was crowned Best Athlete of the college in 1987.

Throughout his illustrious career, inspector Suresh has demonstrated exceptional courage, commitment, unwavering dedication to duty, and professionalism in cracking a number of heinous crimes, including murders, and busting of major gangs. Besides other notable cases, Kumar played a pivotal role in solving Rs.8.49-crore heist, biggest dacoity of the state, at the office of the CMS, a cash management firm.

Alongside his distinguished policing career, he has contributed to environmental conversation by actively planting trees and promoting greenery.

Talking to The Tribune, inspector Suresh Kumar said: “It is a matter of pride for me that I have been selected for the prestigious award. I will continue to perform policing with honesty and dedication to keep the pride of khakhi high, as always. I also urge youngsters to join the police and serve the nation.”