Punjab Newsline, Shimla, Feburary 14-
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla conferred various medals to 76 awardees of Police, Home Guards & Civil Defence for their distinguished service at the ‘Investiture Ceremony’ held at Raj Bhavan today.
Among the recipients, Commandant General, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Satwant Atwal Trivedi and Additional Director, CBI, New Delhi, N. Venugopal, were honored with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Notably, this investiture ceremony was being held after five years, the last one being in 2020.
On the occasion, the Governor congratulated the awardees and acknowledged their unwavering dedication, courage, and commitment to public service. He emphasized that their contribution to law enforcement and public safety has been instrumental in safeguarding society.
The Governor lauded the efforts of several awardees in combating drug abuse, stating that their relentless commitment to this cause would inspire others to join the fight against this menace. He highlighted the crucial role of police and home guard forces in a hilly state like Himachal Pradesh. Despite challenging geographical conditions, their commitment to maintain law and order is commendable.