1057 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence awarded Gallantry/Service Medals

The total of 1057 Personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence (HG&CD) and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2026.

Medal for Gallantry (GM) is awarded on the ground of Conspicuous act of Gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned. 

Total 301 Medal for Gallantry (GM) have been awarded. Out of 301 Medal for Gallantry, 272 Police Personnel and 29 Fire Service personnel have been awarded GM respectively.

Among the majority of the 301 Gallantry Awards, 197 personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas, 51 personnel from Jammu & Kashmir region, 12 personnel from North-East and 41 personnel from other regions are being awarded for their gallant action.

The President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is awarded for special distinguished record in Service and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) is awarded for valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty.

Total 92 President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) have been awarded. Out of 92 PSM, 83 have been awarded to Police Service, 04 to Fire Service, 03 to Civil Defence & Home Guard Service and 02 to Correctional Service.

Total 664 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM) have been awarded. Out of 664 MSM, 606 have been awarded to Police Service, 28 to Fire Service, 18 to Civil Defence & Home Guard Service and 12 to Correctional Service.