982 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel get medals on Republic Day 2026
The MHA announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 982 personnel, including 125 Medals for Gallantry.
Summary
On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, 982 personnel of the Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services were awarded Gallantry and Service Medals. Of the 125 Medals for Gallantry, 121 went to police and 4 to fire service personnel; 45 were for actions in Jammu & Kashmir, 35 in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 5 in the North-East and 40 in other regions. There are 101 President's Medals for Distinguished Service and 756 Medals for Meritorious Service.
Key facts
- Total
- 982 personnel
- Medal for Gallantry
- 125 (Police 121, Fire 4)
- Gallantry by region
- J&K 45, LWE areas 35, North-East 5, others 40
- President's Medal for Distinguished Service
- 101
- Medal for Meritorious Service
- 756
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Of the 125 Medals for Gallantry announced for Republic Day 2026, the largest number were for actions in which region?
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Correct answer: C — Jammu & Kashmir
PIB (MHA): 45 gallantry medals were for Jammu & Kashmir, 35 for LWE-affected areas, 5 for the North-East and 40 for other regions.
How many personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services were awarded medals on Republic Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 982
PIB (MHA): 982 personnel were awarded — 125 Medals for Gallantry, 101 President's Medals for Distinguished Service and 756 Medals for Meritorious Service.