Bhubaneswar, Jan. 26 -- On the occasion of Republic Day, as many as 34 Odisha Police personnel were awarded Police Medals. SOG Chandaka Commandoes, Kumar Karmi and Pitabasa Pande were conferred Police Medal for Gallantry.

Twin City Police Commissioner Soumendra Priyadarshi and Security Wing SP Saroj Mohapatra received President's Police Medal. Priyadarshi and Mohapatra were awarded for their distinguished service.

A total of 34 police officers and staff were felicitated.

Here is the list of awardees:

Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG)

Kumar Karmi, CommandoPitabasa Pande, Commando

Police Medal for Meritorious Service

Praksah Kumar Naik, Additional SP, Vigilance Directorate, Cuttack

Guruprasad Shivsankar Nanda, Deputy Superintendent o...