R-Day: 982 police personnel awarded service medals; maximum gallantry decorations for J-K Police

NEW DELHI: (Jan 25) On the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, gallantry and various service medals have been awarded to 982 police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel.

The decorations included 125 gallantry medals (GM), the Union home ministry said in a statement.

The maximum number of bravery medals at 45 have been given to personnel deployed in Jammu and Kashmir operations theatre, followed by 35 from Naxal violence-affected areas, and five who are posted in the north east region.