Port Blair, Jul 25: In a momentous event today, the Andaman and Nicobar Police held an investiture ceremony in which, the Chief Guest of the event, Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, DGP, Andaman and Nicobar Island honoured the exceptional dedication and distinguished service of 143 Officers and personnel, who have significantly contributed to the safety, security, and well-being of our community.
During the ceremony, the prestigious Ati-Utkrisht Seva Padak and the Utkrisht Seva Padak, instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, were awarded to 32 and 70 officers respectively, acknowledging their exemplary service performed with conspicuous devotion, skill, and courage over a continuous period.
In addition to these awards, 35 DGP’s Commendation Discs were awarded across three categories—Gold, Silver, and Bronze—recognizing the unwavering commitment, bravery, and excellence of Police personnel in their respective fields throughout their service. This marks the first time in the history of the A&N Police that the DGP’s Commendation Disc has been awarded, made possible by the visionary foresight of the DGP, ANI. Furthermore, six recipients from the Fire Service and Home Guard were honoured with the DG FS CD and HG Commendation Disc.
Speaking at the ceremony, the chief guest emphasized the importance of recognizing and honouring the years of dedicated service of the personnel. He also acknowledged the critical role of the families of the awardees, whose unwavering support and understanding enabled the Officers to perform their duties with distinction. Concluding the event, the chief guest spoke about the various commendable initiatives the A&N Police have undertaken and their significant achievements. The DGP, ANI expressed pride in the innovative approaches adopted by the A&N Police in handling complex challenges and their relentless pursuit of excellence in public service.
The A&N Police extends heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees as these medals are not just symbols of personal achievement but also reflections of the collective strength and dedication of the entire A&N Police force.
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