Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that the biggest truth of life is that truth and courage are always honoured in the society. Therefore, one must follow the path of integrity and truth in life with total honesty.
It is important to understand that as much as it is necessary for the police to maintain law and order, it is equally important to strengthen its public-friendly image. He said that police is an integral part of the society. Development is the basis of a healthy society. For development peace is must, for peace, security is must and for security, police is must.
Patel was addressing the officers and employees of Police, Municipal Army and Jail Department who were awarded President’s Medal for Gallantry, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service at Sandipani auditorium.
The Governor said that Rashtrapati Samman is a matter of pride for all of us. It is an opportunity for Madhya Pradesh Police Force to strengthen the resolve of 'patriotism and public service' with renewed vigor. It is the duty of all the officers and jawans of the police force to maintain the honor and respect of this medal even further.
He said that the State Police has set high ideals of social commitment through excellent works of public safety and public service along with prescribed responsibilities. Service and assistance to the general public should be the first priority for the police officers and employees and should always ensure the performance of their duty with this spirit.
Police have been repressing all anti-social elements and anti-national forces with utmost rigor. You must continue to do so with utmost sincerity. Also make sure that no innocent is ever harmed.
Expressing happiness, Governor Patel said that the state government is also paying special attention to modernization of Madhya Pradesh Police and employees welfare. MoUs have been signed with institutions of national and international level for skill upgradation and capacity building of police.
Governor lauded for helping more than 1.25 crore victims and the needy in the state through DIAL-100 scheme, taking about eight and a half lakh injured to hospital and helping more than 1.25 lakh senior citizens. He also lauded the success of Madhya Pradesh Police in effectively curbing Naxalite activities. He expressed happiness over the relief given by the Director General of Police, Jail in 350 special cases. He appealed to the people present to instill in the children, the values ??of patriotism and taking inspiration from the lives of the brave heroes of freedom.
Director General of Police Shri Sudhir Kumar Saxena informed that 78 officers-employees of Police, Nagar Sena and Jail Department, who have received President's Medal for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service are included in the programme. He informed that Madhya Pradesh Police is adhering to the resolve of patriotism and public service with devotion. During the Corona period, 159 policemen laid down their lives on duty without worrying about themselves and their family members. He said that the State Police has achieved great success recently against Naxalism. Special Director General of Police Shri Milind Kanashkar proposed the vote of thanks. Principal Secretary to Governor Shri D.P. Ahuja, Director General of Police (Jail) Shri Arvind Kumar and Director General of Police (Home Gaurds) Shri Pawan Jain were present.