New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of Republic Day 2026, 33 officers and personnel of Delhi Police have been conferred medals for their services, including 14 Medals for Gallantry, 2 President's Medals for Distinguished Service and 17 Medals for Meritorious Service.
The Gallantry awards recognize several high-risk operations where teams confronted armed terrorists and criminals.
In one operation on January 4, 2024, based on secret input, a team, led by Additional CP Pramod Singh Kushwah, laid a trap near the DND Flyway. They intercepted a car driven by Javed Ahmed Mattu, a wanted A category terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen. Upon being stopped, Mattu opened fire on the police party. In the ensuing exchange, Addl. CP Kushwah was hit on his bull...