Archive · 7 Jan 2026
BSF Honors 24 Personnel with Police Medals
The Border Security Force (BSF) had a special ceremony to give awards to 24 of its members.
These members include both those who are still working and those who have retired.
The awards, called Police Medals for Meritorious Service, were given because these members have worked very hard and done a great job for more than 18 years.
The ceremony was held at the BSF Western Command campus in Lakhnaur, Mohali.
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, was the chief guest.
He praised the BSF for their important role in keeping the borders safe and helping during emergencies like floods.
The ceremony also remembered the brave soldiers who have died while doing their duty.
The BSF Western Command organized an investiture ceremony to honor 24 personnel with police medals for meritorious service.
The ceremony was held at the BSF Western Command campus in Lakhnaur, Mohali, with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria as the chief guest.
The medals were awarded to recognize more than 18 years of outstanding and unblemished service.
Governor Kataria lauded the BSF's role in securing borders and maintaining law and order.
The ceremony highlighted the BSF's contributions during Operation Sindoor and flood rescue operations.
- Who
- 24 BSF personnel, including serving and retired officers, were honored.
- What
- An investiture ceremony was held to confer police medals for meritorious service.
- When
- The ceremony took place on a Wednesday (specific date not mentioned).
- Where
- The event was held at the BSF Western Command campus in Lakhnaur, Mohali.
- Why
- The medals were awarded in recognition of the personnel's dedication and exemplary service.
- Event
- Investiture Ceremony
- Location
- Lakhnaur, Mohali
- Date
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Chief Guest
- Gulab Chand Kataria (Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator)
- Number of Awardees
- 24
- Medal Type
- Police Medal for Meritorious Service
- Service Requirement
- More than 18 years of outstanding and unblemished service