State police department celebrated the Independence Day on Tuesday amidst the atmosphere of happiness suffusing the department following two of its personnel winning medals in the World Police and Fire Games 2017 held in los Angeles, California in USA.
While constable Tejendra had won gold medal in body building (170 cm) event the chief constable Mukesh Pal had won bronze medal in power lifting event in the international police games on Monday.
Besides, in Athletics, chief constable Mukesh Rawat had won bronze medal in 10,000 metres race as he completed it in 32 minutes and 55 seconds. Earlier on August 8, another state policeman Mukesh Rawat had won silver medal in 5000 metres run after he had completed it in 15 minutes and seven seconds.
State director general of police Anil K Raturi and Uttarakhand police sports control board secretary and additional director general of police (administration) Ashok Kumar congratulated the medal winners for their sterling achievements, saying that they have made the State proud by registering its impressive presence in the international police competition.
They further said that the success would further enthuse them into honing more talents lurking in the police personnel based in the State.