Nine state cops, one CRPF listed for I-Day honours
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 14 2022:
On the occasion of Independence Day celebration, 9 Manipur police officers and 1 CRPF officer will be honoured with presentation of meritorious medals.
As per the list issued by the central government, in all 347 Gallantry Medals were announced but there were no recipients from Manipur police personnel this year.
However, 6 IRB Deputy Commandant Aribam Basanta Sharma is amongst the 87 recipients of the President Medal for Distinguished Service.
Meanwhile, 7 officers from Manipur are amongst the 648 police personnel selected for honouring with the President Medal for Meritorious Service.
They are Kakching District Police Inspector Laishram Khogen Singh (Pallel), 1 IRB Subedar Paukhanmuan Samte, CID (SB) Inspector Kamei Abui Kabui, Imphal West District SI Thingbaijam Lalitkumar, 1 IRB Subedar Ginkhanlal Guite, CID (SB) SI Yumnam Prafullo and Police HQs Rifleman Kongjengbam Pratap Singh.
The Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service will be awarded to Manipur Central Jail Warder Ashokumar Tamang.
On the other hand, the Police Medal for Gallantry will be awarded to CRPF Assistant Commandant Loukrakpam Ibomcha from Manipur.