875 police personnel awarded on Republic Day; CRPF tops list

January 25, 2013 16:03

A total of 875 police and para-military personnel have been decorated by the President for gallantry and outstanding services on Republic Day eve, with the CRPF topping the list.

Constable Daler Singh (posthumous) from Jammu and Kashmir is the lone recipient of the President's Police Medal for Gallantry this time, a home ministry statement said today.

The Police Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to 115 personnel, the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service to 88 officials and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 671 personnel.

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