Chandigarh, Jan. 26 -- The President of India has approved the award of the President's Police Medal (PPM) for meritorious service to three Chandigarh police personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2026.

The awardees include Pushpendra Kumar, inspector general of police (IGP); Jasbir Singh, inspector and station house officer (SHO) of Maloya police station; and Surinder Pal, head constable (HC).

Pushpendra Kumar, a 2006-batch IPS officer, is presently posted as IGP, Chandigarh. He has been selected for the prestigious award in recognition of his distinguished and meritorious service.

Inspector Jasbir Singh, who joined the police force as an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) on February 11, 1992, is currently serving as SHO at Maloya poli...