Ahead of the 74th Republic Day, a total of 901 police personnel have been awarded medals, with the CRPF bagging a maximum of 48 gallantry awards. 140 officers have received the Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 93 officers have received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM), and 668 officers have received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM). The majority of the 140 Gallantry Awards are being given to 80 personnel from areas affected by Left Wing Extremism and 45 personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir region.