Assam Police and Fire Services Honored with Gallantry Awards

Recognition of Bravery and Service

Guwahati, August 14: In celebration of Independence Day, personnel from Assam Police, Fire Services, and Civil Defence were recognized for their exceptional bravery, commitment, and years of dedicated service through prestigious awards including Gallantry Awards, President’s Medals, and Medals for Meritorious Service.

This year, a total of 17 medals were presented to officers of the Assam Police. Among them, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, the Commissioner of Police in Guwahati, was awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, acknowledging his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to law enforcement in Assam.

Three officers received the Police Medal for Gallantry, while thirteen were honored with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, recognizing their steadfast dedication to their duties. Furthermore, three members of the fire service and one volunteer post warden were also awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

These annual awards highlight the courage, professionalism, and commitment of police and related personnel throughout India.

Complete List of Awardees from Assam:

Gallantry Medal (GM)

The following three officers were honored with the Medal for Gallantry for their brave actions:

Gurav Abhijit Dilip, IPS, Superintendent of Police

Hemanta Kumar Boro, Sub-Divisional Police Officer

Akhil Ranjan Das, Constable

Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM)

The following individuals received the Medal for Meritorious Service:

Sanjukta Parasar, Inspector General, Assam

Vivek Raj Singh, Inspector General, Assam

Jayshree Khersa, Commandant, Assam

Hridyajit Barman, Superintendent of Police, Assam

Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police, Assam

Debasish Borah, Commandant, Assam

Tabu Ram Pegu, Commandant, Assam

Nirmal Chandra Biswas, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assam

Lalit Saikia, Inspector, Assam

Akhil Kumar Das, Sub Inspector, Assam

Dhruba Sarki, Inspector, Assam

Nabin Chandra Sharma, Assistant Commandant, Assam

Rabindra Singha, Sub Inspector, Assam

Fire Services – Medal for Meritorious Service

Three officers from the Assam Fire Services were recognized for their outstanding service:

Ashok Das, Sub Officer

Khagen Chandra Kalita, Leading Fireman

Tarak Chandra Talukdar, Sub Officer

Home Guard & Civil Defence – Medal for Meritorious Service

Dr. Santanu Roy Chowdhury, a volunteer post warden from Civil Defence, was honored for his exemplary voluntary contributions.