India, Jan. 26 -- As many as 33 personnel of the Delhi Police, including five women, will be conferred prestigious police medals on the occasion of Republic Day, recognising their acts of gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious contribution. The honours include 14 Medals for Gallantry, two President's Medals for Distinguished Service and 17 Medals for Meritorious Service, officials said.

Among the gallantry awardees is Additional Commissioner of Police Pramod Singh Kushwah, who, along with SI Rajeev Kumar and SI Shibu, confronted a dreaded Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist near the Mayur Vihar in January 2024.

Despite coming under indiscriminate fire and sustaining a bullet impact on his protective vest, the team overpowered Javed Ah...