Archive · 26 Jan 2026
982 Personnel Honored with Republic Day Medals
On Republic Day 2026, 982 brave people from different states who work in the police, fire, and other safety services got special medals.
These medals are for being very brave or doing a great job.
One person from Telangana, Marri Venkat Reddy, got a medal for being very brave.
From Andhra Pradesh, Ravi Manohara Karamcheti Tirumala Chary got a big award for doing an excellent job.
Many other officers from different states also got awards for doing great work.
These awards are given to people who help keep everyone safe.
The government and the public both appreciate these awards as recognition of the hard work and bravery of these personnel.
Additionally, personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Police and Correctional Services were also honored with these medals.
982 personnel from various states in Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, Correctional Services, and CBI received Gallantry and Service Medals on Republic Day 2026.
Marri Venkat Reddy, a Head Constable from Telangana, received the Medal for Gallantry for his brave actions.
Ravi Manohara Karamcheti Tirumala Chary, an Assistant Superintendent of Police from Andhra Pradesh, received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.
Manda G S Prakash Rao and Annu Damodar Reddy from Telangana received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.
Several officers from both states and other organizations, including Jammu and Kashmir Police and Correctional Services, were honored with the Medal for Meritorious Service.
- Who
- 982 personnel from various states in Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, Correctional Services, and CBI
- What
- Awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on Republic Day 2026
- When
- Republic Day 2026
- Where
- Across the country, with personnel from multiple states
- Why
- For acts of bravery, dedication, and meritorious service in public safety and security
Government Perspective
Public Perspective
Award Criteria
Government Perspective
The government believes the awards recognize exceptional service and bravery, motivating personnel to uphold duty and discipline.
Public Perspective
The public views these awards as a recognition of the risks and sacrifices made by personnel in maintaining public safety.
- Total Personnel Awarded
- 982
- Gallantry Medals
- 125
- President's Medal for Distinguished Service
- 101
- Medal for Meritorious Service
- 756
- Gallantry Medal Awardee (Telangana)
- Marri Venkat Reddy (Head Constable)
- President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (Andhra Pradesh)
- Ravi Manohara Karamcheti Tirumala Chary (ASP)
- President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (Telangana)
- Manda G S Prakash Rao (ASP) and Annu Damodar Reddy (SI)
- Organizations Represented
- Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, Correctional Services, CBI
- J-K Correctional Service
- Awarded Medal for Meritorious Service
Sources
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