Ranchi, Aug. 14 -- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the award of police medals for the year 2025, with 17 officers and personnel from Jharkhand Police figuring in the list.
The decorations, announced on the eve of Independence Day, include Gallantry Medals, the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Five personnel have been awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry: Sub-Inspector Vinay Kumar, Head Constable Pramod Kumar Rai, Constable Ved Prakash Mahato, Constable Ramchandra Kumar Mahato, and Constable Krishna Murmu.
The President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service has been conferred on Havildar Kailash Kumar.
The Police Medal for Meritorious Service has been...