New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- The Central government on Sunday announced the names of 982 personnel of police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence (HG&CD) and correctional services for gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2026.

Out of a total of 982 gallantry and service medals, 125 are gallantry medals, 101 are President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), and 756 are Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM).

Among the majority of the 125 gallantry awards, 35 personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 45 from the Jammu and Kashmir region, five from the north-east and 40 personnel from other regions are being awarded for their gallant action.

Out of 125 Medals for Gallantry (GM), 121 police personnel and f...