Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD): Jammu and Kashmir Police officers and personnel were recognised with 27 prestigious awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, including 15 Gallantry Medals (GM), 2 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 10 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM).
Among the prominent recipients are Anand Jain, Additional Director General of Police; Nitish Kumar, CID Chief and former IGP Kashmir; Vijay Kumar, IPS; and Rakesh Balwal, IPS, former Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar.
Gallantry Medal Awardees
The Gallantry Medals were awarded for exceptional bravery in the line of duty to the following personnel:
- Azhar Rashid (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
- Maajid Afzal Wani (Head Constable)
- Safeer Lone (Constable)
- Shahnawaz Ahmad Deedad (Constable)
- Suresh Kumar Bhat (Assistant Sub-Inspector)
- Aqib Qayoom Yatoo (SgCT)
- Manzoor Ahmad Bajard (SgCT)
- Vijay Kumar (Inspector General of Police)
- Rakesh Balwal (Senior Superintendent of Police)
- Iftikhar Talib (Superintendent of Police)
- Feroz Ahmad Dar (Assistant Sub-Inspector)
- Sudish Singh (Head Constable)
- Pawan Kumar (Head Constable)
- Irshad Ahmad Lohar (SgCT)
- Late Himayun Muzzammil (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
Distinguished and Meritorious Service Awards
In addition to the Gallantry Medals, two officers received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, while 10 others were awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service for their continuous and dedicated contributions to maintaining peace and order in Jammu and Kashmir.
These awards celebrate the relentless dedication and courage of J&K Police personnel in safeguarding the region and ensuring the safety of its citizens.(DD)
