New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- On the occasion of Independence Day 2025, a total of 1,090 personnel from the police, fire services, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals for their exceptional contributions and dedication to duty.

The honours include 233 Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 758 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).

The Medal for Gallantry is conferred for rare or conspicuous acts of bravery in saving lives, protecting property, preventing crime, or apprehending criminals, with due consideration to the risks faced in the line of duty.

Of the 233 gallantry awards, 152 personnel are from the Jammu and Kashmir ...