Honoring Courage & Sacrifice

In Recognition of Exemplary Service to the Nation

"We honor those who stand in service, who demonstrate courage in the face of danger, and who exemplify the highest ideals of dedication to duty and community."

76th Republic Day 2026 - January 26, 2026

On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, fifty-two personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police were decorated with police medals, honoring their courage, dedication, and exemplary service in challenging circumstances.

🏆 President's Medal for Distinguished Service

Highest Police Service Honor

Awarded for outstanding leadership and distinguished service to the nation

🎖️
Deputy Inspector General of Police
Haseeb Mughal
President's Medal
🎖️
Deputy Inspector General of Police
Nisha Nathyal
President's Medal
⭐ Medal for Gallantry

Acts of Exceptional Bravery

Recognizing extraordinary courage in operational situations undertaken at great personal risk

⚔️
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Javaid Ahmad Lone
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Mohd Ashrif
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Mohan Lal
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Senior Superintendent of Police (IPS)
Tanushree
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Senior Superintendent of Police
Shabir Nawab
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Inspector
Younis Khan
Gallantry Medal
⚔️
Personnel across various ranks
27 Additional Officers
Gallantry Medal
🎖️ Medal for Meritorious Service

Sustained Excellence & Dedication

Acknowledging sustained, diligent performance and unwavering commitment to duty

🏅
Inspector General of Police
Mohd Suleman Choudhary
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector General of Police
Sujit Kumar
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector General of Police
Vivek Gupta
Meritorious Service
🏅
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Himat Singh
Meritorious Service
🏅
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Champa Devi Sharma
Meritorious Service
🏅
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Khushwant Singh
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector
Anil Sharma
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector
Reyaz Ahmad Langoo
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector
Sardar Singh
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector
Neeraj Kumar Koul
Meritorious Service
🏅
Inspector
Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat
Meritorious Service
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Assistant Sub-Inspectors & Constables
6 Additional Personnel
Meritorious Service

In Gratitude & Remembrance

These honors underscore the Jammu and Kashmir Police's dual role in maintaining public order and countering security threats. Their sacrifices and professionalism in a sensitive region exemplify the highest ideals of public service.

Republic Day 2026 - January 26