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20 Tamil Nadu Police Personnel Felicitated with Prestigious Service Medals
Every year, India celebrates Independence Day, the day the country became free.
The government gives special awards to people who have worked very hard to help others.
This year, 20 police officers in the state of Tamil Nadu received medals.
Three very senior officers got the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, a very high honor for a truly outstanding career in policing.
Seventeen other officers received the Medal for Meritorious Service, which praises officers who have been dedicated and done an excellent job for a long time.
The officers work in many different areas, such as stopping crime, guarding the coast, fighting corruption and protecting people from cyber dangers.
They also work in intelligence and special security teams.
The Government of India gives these medals to show that the officers' hard work is noticed and appreciated.
The awards were announced from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.
The Government of India announced service medals for 20 Tamil Nadu Police personnel on the occasion of Independence Day 2026.
Three senior officers — K. Ramachandran, J. Vijay Anand and S. Kumar — received the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM).
Seventeen personnel received the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for sustained professional commitment and exemplary performance.
Recipients represent units including the Coastal Security Group, Crime Branch-CID, State Intelligence, Cyber Crime Wing, DVAC and Tamil Nadu Special Police.
The honours were announced in an official release from the Office of the Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Chennai.
- Who
- 20 Tamil Nadu Police personnel, including PSM recipients K. Ramachandran, J. Vijay Anand (spelled 'J. Vijai Anand' in one report) and S. Kumar
- What
- Awarded the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (3 officers) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (17 personnel) by the Government of India
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India; announced via an official release from the Office of the Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Chennai
- When
- On the occasion of Independence Day 2026; one report specifies the eve of Independence Day 2026, with officials announcing the selection on a Saturday
- Why
- In recognition of exceptional records in policing, sustained devotion to duty and exemplary service performance
Key facts
- Total awardees
- 20 Tamil Nadu Police personnel
- President's Medal for Distinguished Service
- 3 recipients: K. Ramachandran, J. Vijay Anand, S. Kumar
- Medal for Meritorious Service
- 17 personnel across various ranks
- Awarding authority
- Government of India
- Occasion
- Independence Day 2026
- Announced by
- Office of the Director General of Police and Head of Police Force, Chennai
- Units represented
- Coastal Security Group, Crime Branch-CID, State Intelligence, Cyber Crime Wing, DVAC, Tamil Nadu Special Police
- Medal criteria
- PSM — exceptional policing record; MSM — sustained professional commitment and exemplary performance
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