Archive · 16 Aug 2026
15 Navi Mumbai Police Personnel Selected for Prestigious Service Medals
Every year, India celebrates a special day called Independence Day to remember when the country became free.
On August 15, 2026, the state of Maharashtra marked its 80th Independence Day.
On this day, police officers who have served very well for a long time are given shiny medals as a thank-you.
Fifteen officers and workers from the Navi Mumbai Police were chosen to get these special medals.
The head of the state police, Sadanand Date, announced the awards.
At a flag-hoisting ceremony, Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe gave medals to fourteen awardees.
Commissioner Bharambe himself also received one of the highest medals.
The medals honour honesty, dedication and hard work in keeping citizens safe.
The police have also been focusing on women's safety, cyber security and stopping drugs.
This is a big honour for the officers and their families.
Fifteen officers and personnel from the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate were selected for service medals on Maharashtra's 80th Independence Day.
The medals were announced by Maharashtra Director General of Police Sadanand Date.
Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Deepak Sakore and Additional Commissioner (Crime) Pramod Shewale were among the Ati-Utkrusht Seva Medal recipients.
Fourteen awardees were felicitated by Commissioner Bharambe at the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Police Commissionerate on August 15, 2026.
Also honoured were CIDCO Chief Vigilance Officer Suresh Mengde, DCP (Dial 112) Prashant Mohite and SRPF Commandant Sanjay Jadhav.
- Who
- Fifteen officers and personnel of the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate, including Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe, along with CIDCO, DCP (Dial 112) and SRPF officials.
- What
- They were selected for prestigious service medals, including the Ati-Utkrusht Seva Medal, Utkrusht Seva Medal and C-60 Service Medal, for distinguished service.
- When
- Announced on August 15, 2026, as Maharashtra celebrated its 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with the felicitation held at the Police Commissionerate.
- Why
- In recognition of the officers' long, meritorious and unblemished service and their dedication to ensuring the safety of citizens.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day of India
- Total Navi Mumbai Police awardees
- 15
- Medals announced by
- Maharashtra DGP Sadanand Date
- Ati-Utkrusht Seva Medal recipients
- 10, including Commissioner Milind Bharambe, Joint Commissioner Deepak Sakore and Additional Commissioner (Crime) Pramod Shewale
- Utkrusht Seva Medal recipients
- 3
- C-60 Service Medal recipients
- 2
- Other awardees
- Suresh Mengde (CIDCO), Prashant Mohite (DCP Dial 112), Sanjay Jadhav (SRPF Commandant)
- Policing focus areas
- Women's safety, cyber security and action against narcotics