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As the nation prepares for Republic Day celebrations, the Government of Odisha has recognized the commendable service of 20 police personnel by awarding them the prestigious Governor’s Police Medal for the year 2024. The awardees, hailing from various ranks and categories, demonstrate outstanding dedication to their duty. Here is the list of honorees in each category:
| Category I (ADGP/IGP/DIGP) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Himanshu Kumar Lal | IG of Police, Eastern Range, Balasore |
| Shefeen Ahamed K | IG of Police, CID, CB, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Category II (SP/AIGP/Commandant/Deputy Commandant) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Jagmohan Meena | SP Ganjam |
| Manas Ranjan Garnaik | SP Sambalpur |
| Category III (ASP/DSP/Assistant Commandant) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Udaybhanu Mishra | ASP, BPSPA, BBSR |
| Manas Ranjan Garnaik | ACP, UPD, BBSR |
| Category IV (Inspector/Reserve Inspector/Subedar Major/Subedar) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Anila Anand | Inspector of Police, CID, CB, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Sabyasachi Malla | Inspector of Police, Pattapur police station, Ganjam |
| Hemamalini Nayak | Inspector, Vigilance, Sambalpur Division |
| Category V (SI/Sergeant/Drill Sub-Inspector/Deputy Subedar) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dilip Kumar Nayak | SI of Police (Armed) ASAP, 4th Battalion, Rourkela |
| Jugal Charan Swain | SI of Police, UPD, Bhubaneswar |
| Sanjaya Kumar Pattanayak | SI, Vigilance, Sambalpur Division |
| Category VI (ASI/Havildar/Havildar Major) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Bikash Kumar Patra | ASI of Police (Communication), Odisha Police, Signal Estt |
| Prajapati Meher | ASI, Special Branch, Odisha, BBSR |
| Prasanta Kumar Biswal | Driver Havildar, Puri |
| Category VII (Constable/Sepoy/Assistant Driver) | Designation |
|---|---|
| Ramesh Kumar Sahu | Constable (OR), Kalahandi |
| Sanatan Sahoo | Constable, Vigilance Directorate, Cuttack |
| Naresh Kumar Choudhury | Constable, Jharsuguda |
| Biswakarma Munda | Sepoy/499n OSAP, 4th Battalion, Rourkela |
| Kedar Nath Mishra | Sepoy Sw, Special Branch, BBSR |
These individuals exemplify the commitment and excellence that the Odisha Police force represents. The awards recognize their significant contributions to maintaining law and order in the state.
