Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spearheading the effort to eradicate Naxal activities in Madhya Pradesh, has directed the state police to implement effective measures. On the eve of Independence Day, the Government of India announced the award of gallantry medals to 12 officers and personnel from the Madhya Pradesh Police.

This recognition comes in response to the neutralization of 6 hardcore Naxalites in 4 encounters during anti-Naxal operations, with 11 officers and personnel set to receive the “Gallantry Medal” for their bravery and intelligence. Additionally, another officer will receive a medal for a separate case. On January 25, 2024, three gallantry medals were also announced in honor of Republic Day.

Consequently, a total of 14 gallantry medals have been awarded for anti-Naxal operations this year, with a 15th medal granted for another case, marking a historic achievement for the Madhya Pradesh Police.

On the eve of Independence Day, it has been announced to award President's Distinguished Service Medal to 4 police officers of the state and Commendable Service Medal to 14.

On the announcement of these awards, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and DGP Shri Sudhir Saxena have congratulated all the officers and personnel to be awarded the medals. The medals will be given on the Independence Day celebrations next year i.e. on 15 August 2025. This is the first occasion in the history of Madhya Pradesh Police when brave police personnel are being honored with 15 gallantry medals in a single year. These medals are not only a symbol of courage, patience and enthusiasm of the winners, but it also reflects the effective leadership of Madhya Pradesh Police.

These will get the gallantry medal

ADG (Intelligence) Shri Jaideep Prasad said that the gallantry medal has been announced to be given to Superintendent of Police Shri Sameer Saurabh, Sub Inspector Shri Motiur Rahman, Sub Inspector Shri Puneet Gehlot, Inspector Shri Ashish Sharma, Sub Inspector Shri Mohammad Ayub Khan, Sub Inspector Shri Ashish Sharma, Sub Inspector Shri Mohanlal Marawi, Sub Inspector Shri Namdev Sharma, Assistant Sub Inspector Shri Rajesh Dhurve, Assistant Sub Inspector Shri Arun Mishra, Assistant Sub Inspector Shri Atul Kumar Shukla and Head Constable Shri Hanumant Tekam. On the eve of Republic Day this year, it was announced to give gallantry medals to three jawans of Madhya Pradesh Police, which included Inspector Shri Anshuman Singh Chauhan, Head Constable Shri Atul Kumar Shukla and Head Constable Shri Manoj Kumar Kapse. It is noteworthy that Assistant Sub Inspector Atul Kumar Shukla has received the gallantry medal twice in the past and Inspector Ashish Sharma has also been announced to receive two gallantry medals.