Three personnel from the police force in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli were conferred with the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award for their courageous action in an encounter with Maoists in Mardintola forest in the district last year.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. On the eve of Independence Day, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs awarded 42 personnel from the Maharashtra police force with Police Medal for Gallantry, three with President s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 39 others with Police Medal for Meritorious Service. India News | Maha: 42 Police Personnel Honoured with Gallantry Medals, as Many Others Get Service Medals.