Fourteen officers from Odisha Police have received the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for their outstanding contributions to special operations.
The award recognizes exceptional courage, skill, and dedication in high-risk missions.
Director General of Police, Odisha, congratulated the awardees, including Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, IPS, former SP of Nuapada and current SP of Jharsuguda. His leadership in critical operations earned national recognition.
The honored team includes elite members of the Special Operations Group (SOG):
SI Deepak Kumar Naik
SI Manoj Dungdung
Havildar Miniketan Jued
Havildar Rabindra Oram
Commando Bharat Sen
Commando Pradeep Kumar
Commando Dharmendra Bhoi
Commando Himal Shrestha
Commando Govinda Karki
Commando Ritesh Kumar Negi
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