# 59 Police Personnel from CBI, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Get President’s Medals

2026-08-14T22:39:08+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Fifty-nine police personnel from the CBI, Karnataka Police, and Tamil Nadu Police have been awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service and the Medal for Meritorious Service on Independence Day. The CBI received 21 medals, including six for distinguished service and 15 for meritorious service, according to The Hindu. Karnataka Police secured 18 medals, with one for distinguished service, while Tamil Nadu Police got 20 medals, including three for distinguished service. Among the distinguished service awardees are CBI's Shobha Dutta and Manoj Banerjee, Karnataka's Dharmendra HN, and Tamil Nadu's K. Ramachandran. The medals recognise contributions from officers at all levels, from additional superintendents to constables, reflecting a broad range of law enforcement work.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/21-cbi-personnel-awarded-medals-for-distinguished-service/article71345107.ece>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/18-karnataka-police-personnel-honoured-with-presidents-medals/articleshow/133250565.cms>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/20-police-officers-from-tamil-nadu-get-presidents-medals/article71346939.ece>

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