India, Aug. 15 -- The Union Home Ministry on Thursday announced the names of the 1090 uniformed personnel who will be receiving Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day today. Out of the 1090 personnel, 49 officers are from the Maharashtra Police Force, of which three will be receiving the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, Gallantry Medals for seven and Medals for Meritorious Service for 39 officers.

The three officers receiving Medals for Distinguished Service are the inspector general of police Anil Dashrathrao Kumbhare, commissioner of police Navinchnaadra Datta Reddy, and assistant commissioner of police Rajendrasingh Prabhisinh Gaor.

The seven personnel receiving Gallantry Medals include ...