80th Independence Day: 1,057 police, fire and correctional personnel receive gallantry, service medals

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 14, 2026, 11:19 IST

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1,057 personnel awarded Gallantry, Service Medals ahead of Independence Day

NEW DELHI: A total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence, and Correctional Services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on the occasion of Independence Day, the ministry of home affairs said.

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