It was all smiles for the policemen posted in Maoists-prone difficult terrains of the State on Monday as they got maximum number of awards, the DGP’s discs, given away here on the occasion of the 79th Police Foundation Day.
Although, the Foundation Day was celebrated on April 1, the awards were not given then in view of the elections in the State.
“For their distinguished services and commendable performances in the Maoist-prone areas, many policemen from Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Ganjam and Gajapati districts were awarded on the day,” said DGP Prakash Mishra after felicitating about 50 cops, including three IPS and five OPS officers.
South-Western Range IGP YK Jethwa, Koraput SP Awinash Kumar and Rayagada SP Pandit Rajesh Uttam Rao were the three IPS officers who were awarded with DGP’s disc on the day. “The recognition would further boost my commitment and would also encourage others to carry on the good work in the area,” Jethwa said after the award giving ceremony.
Among others, six Inspectors, 11 Sub-Inspectors, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors, seven Havildars, 13 Constables and three Commandoes of SOG were also felicitated on the occasion with DGP’s discs for their great valour and gallantry performances last year.