Mahapurushes remembered with tribute and oath; medals, CM commendations and cash awards presented for distinguished service
Amit Sharma – Bareilly: The Bareilly police fraternity marked Gandhi Jayanti and the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with a blend of solemn tribute, renewed commitment and recognition of exemplary service on Friday.
At the Bareilly Zone office, Additional Director General of Police Ramit Sharma paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri and administered an oath to police personnel, reaffirming their commitment to duty, integrity and public service. Gifts were also distributed among Class IV employees.
At the Range office, DIG Ajay Kumar Sahni conferred the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal and Utkrisht Seva Medal on Sub-Inspector Arun Kumar Sharma and Head Constable Parmendra Singh for distinguished service.
A separate ceremony was held at the Quarter Guard of Bareilly Reserve Police Lines, where SSP Anurag Arya paid tribute to the two national leaders before administering the oath to police personnel following the national salute.
Sub-Inspector Kamlesh Kumar of the Traffic Police received the Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal, while Head Constables Nand Kishore Diwakar and Manveer Singh were awarded the Utkrisht Seva Medal.
Two personnel—Constable Sarfaraz Ahmad and Constable Shekhar Verma—were presented the Chief Minister’s Commendation Certificate and a cash reward of Rs 25,000 each for their significant role in uncovering the murders of women in the Shahi police station area and helping arrest the serial killer.
Fifteen Class IV employees were also honoured with blankets, fruits and sweets. Senior police officers, including SP Traffic Mohammad Akmal Khan and ASP/CO Lines Shivam Ashutosh Singh, attended the ceremony.
