One policeman would be awarded with President’s Police Medal and three others would receive Police medal as recognition of their service on the occasion for Independence Day.
Jagdish Chandra Arya, Deputy SP, Police Headquarters, will be awarded with President’s police medal for his
distinguished service. Almora resident, Arya joined the police department as
constable in 1975 and became sub-inspector in 1982-83. He got promotion as an inspector in 1995 and became Deputy SP in 2007.
Bachan Singh Rana, Deputy SP, Nainital would be awarded police medal for meritorious service. Chamoli resident, Rana was recruited as sub-inspector in 1982 and promoted as inspector in 1997. He became as Deputy SP in 2011.
Ganesh Prasad Bauthiyal, inspector, civil police, PHQ would be awarded too with police. Pauri resident, Bauthiyal was recruited as constable in 1976 and promoted as head constable in 1980. In 1982-83, he got promotion as sub-inspector. In 2009, he became inspector.
KC Prasad, platoon commander (special), 31st Battalion, PAC, Rudrapur would also be awarded with police medal for meritorious service. The Pithoragarh resident was recruited as constable in 1975. He was promoted as head constable in 1982. He became platoon commander in 2008.