855 police officers awarded medals on eve of Republic Day
As many as 855 police personnel were awarded medals on the eve of Republic Day by President Ram Nath Kovind. Of these, 146 were awarded Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) and three personnel were decorated with the Presidentâs Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) award. CRPF was decorated with maximum PMG, 41, followed by Odisha Police which received 26 medals.