24 Honoured with President’s Medals for Distinguished and Meritorious Service

Quick Summary

• The Center has announced the conferment of the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service and the Medal for meritorious Service to 24 officers/personnel of Tamil Nadu police on independence Day.
• These medals are awarded twice annually, on Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15), as per Government of India guidelines.
• Recipients of the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service include:

– B. balanagadevi, ADGP, Economic Offences Wing, Chennai
– G. Karthikeyan, Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Greater Chennai Police
– S. Lakshmi, Inspector General of Police, Idol Wing CID

• Recipients of the Medal for Meritorious Service include:

– Officers such as A.Jayalakshmi (State Human Rights commission), R. Sakthivel (Intelligence – I), and several others from various divisions across tamil Nadu police departments.

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S. Lakshmi

Indian Opinion Analysis

The conferment of these prestigious awards highlights both individual contributions and institutional recognition within Tamil Nadu’s law enforcement structure. By honoring officers across diverse roles-ranging from traffic management to anti-corruption efforts-the initiative underscores a holistic approach to acknowledging service excellence in maintaining public order and safety.

From a governance standpoint, such accolades help nurture morale within law enforcement while reinforcing accountability and dedication among personnel at all levels. These recognitions also reiterate India’s gratitude for complex operational demands faced by state police forces in safeguarding citizens’ rights and enforcing laws impartially.

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