Ranchi: Former assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Banua Oraon will be awarded with the President’s Police Medal for Gallantry posthumously on Republic Day while assistant superintendent of police Kunal and sub-inspector Prakash Kumar Rajak have been selected for the Police Medal for Gallantry, according the list of awardees issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. A total of 12 police personnel will be honoured by the Centre on Republic Day.
ASI Oraon was killed during an anti-Maoist operation in the foothills of Sukrilkuil mountain along the Seraikela-Khunti border in June, 2018 when some rebels opened fire.
Meanwhile, additional director general of police Murari Lal Meena has been selected for the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services. The award is given to those who have served the police force for more than 25 years and have performed exceptionally well. An elated Meena said, “It is a nice feeling to be selected for this award. One has to keep on worki