25 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The 31 officials from Gadchiroli were recognised for acts of gallantry in the fight against Maoists. Representational Pic/File
As many as 75 Maharashtra Police personnel including 31 cops from Maoist-affected Gadchroli have been awarded medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2026 celebrations.
The 31 officials from Gadchiroli were recognised for acts of gallantry in the fight against Maoists, according to an official list released on Sunday.
Of the 31 gallantry awardees from Gadchiroli district, two personnel, Naik Constable Bitaji Veladi and Constable Kare Irpa Atram, were honoured posthumously after laying down their lives while combating Naxalism, according to the list said.
DCP Balkrishna Yadav of the Mumbai Police was recognised for his key role in implementing major policing initiatives such as CCTV surveillance, Dial 100/112 emergency response systems, the Radio Trunking System, and tactical communication networks for the Quick Response Team and Force One commando unit.
The honours form part of a nationwide list released by the Union Home Ministry, which includes 982 personnel from police, fire services, home guards and civil defence units selected for gallantry and service medals this year.
As per the Union Home Ministry, gallantry medals are awarded for acts of rare and conspicuous bravery, including saving lives and property, preventing crime, or arresting criminals while facing significant personal risk.
The President's Medal for Distinguished Service is conferred for an exceptional and sustained record of service, while the Medal for Meritorious Service recognises valuable service marked by dedication, initiative and professional commitment.
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amol Nanasaheb Phadtare | Assistant Police Inspector | GM | - |
| 2 | Wasudeo Rajam Madavi | Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police | GM | - |
| 3 | Madhukar Pochayya Naitam | Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police | GM | - |
| 4 | Santosh Vasantrao Naitam | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 5 | Late Sudhakar Bitaji Veladi | Naik Police Constable | GM | Posthumous |
| 6 | Vilas Maroti Portet | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 7 | Vishwanath Sanyasi Sadmek | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 8 | Dnyaneshwar Sadashiv Tore | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 9 | Dilip Wasudeo Sadmek | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 10 | Ramsu Devu Narote | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 11 | Anandrao Bajirao Usendi | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 12 | Raju Pandit Chavhan | Naik Police Constable | GM | - |
| 13 | Arun Kailas Meshram | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 14 | Nitesh Gangaram Veladi | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 15 | Mohan Lachhu Usendi | Police Constable | GM | 1st Bar to GM |
| 16 | Sandip Ganpat Vasake | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 17 | Kailas Devu Kowase | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 18 | Haridas Maharu Kulyeti | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 19 | Kishor Chanti Talande | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 20 | Anil Raghupati Alam | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 21 | Narendra Dashrath Madavi | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 22 | Akash Ashok Uikey | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 23 | Late Kare Irpa Atram | Police Constable | GM | Posthumous |
| 24 | Raju Masa Pusali | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 25 | Mahesh Dattuji Jakewar | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 26 | Rupesh Ramesh Kodape | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 27 | Mukesh Shankar Sadmek | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 28 | Yogendrarao Upendrarao Sadmek | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 29 | Ghissu Vanja Atram | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 30 | Atul Bhagwan Madavi | Police Constable | GM | - |
| 31 | Vishwanath Laxman Madavi | Police Constable | GM | - |
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahesh Udaji Patil | Additional Commissioner of Police | Maharashtra |
| 2 | Balkrishna Motiram Yadav | Deputy Commissioner of Police | Maharashtra |
| 3 | Cyrus Boman Irani | Assistant Commissioner of Police | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Vitthal Khanduji Kubade | Assistant Commissioner of Police | Maharashtra |
According to the Home Ministry, the list of nationwide police officials comprises:
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amit Nara | Inspector | GM |
| 2 | Braj Pal Singh Kushwaha | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 3 | Satish Kumar | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 4 | Udham Singh | Assistant Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 5 | Manoj Kumar | Inspector | GM |
| 6 | Anshu Choudhary | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 7 | Aleem Ahmad | Head Constable | GM |
| 8 | Pramod Singh Kushwah | Additional Commissioner of Police | GM |
| 9 | Rajeev Kumar | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 10 | Shibu R.S. | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 11 | Nishant Dahiya | Inspector | GM |
| 12 | Manjit Jaglan | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 13 | Amit Bhati | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 14 | Krishan Kumar | Inspector | GM |
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kundan Krishnan, IPS | Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 2 | Arjun Lal | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 3 | Jitendra Singh | Constable | GM |
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal / Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javaid Ahmad Lone | Deputy Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 2 | Younis Khan | Inspector | GM |
| 3 | Davinder Kumar | Assistant Sub-Inspector | 1st Bar to GM |
| 4 | Shabeer Ah. Narwaroo | Head Constable | GM |
| 5 | Rakesh Kumar | SgCT | GM |
| 6 | Rattan Lal | SgCT | GM |
| 7 | Ms. Tanushree, IPS | Senior Superintendent of Police | 1st Bar to GM |
| 8 | Mohmad Saleem Dar | Constable | 1st Bar to GM |
| 9 | Vicky Khajuria | Constable | GM |
| 10 | Reyaz Ahmad | SgCT | GM |
| 11 | Mohd Rafiq | Inspector | GM |
| 12 | Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan | SgCT | GM |
| 13 | Safeer Lone | Constable | 3rd Bar to GM |
| 14 | Javaid Ahmad Lone | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1st Bar to GM |
| 15 | Younis Khan | Inspector | 1st Bar to GM |
| 16 | Sameet Pal Singh | Head Constable | GM |
| 17 | Umar Nazir | SgCT | GM |
| 18 | Ab. Rashid Lone | Constable | GM |
| 19 | Reyaz Ahmad Sheikh | Constable | GM |
| 20 | Shabir Nawab | Senior Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 21 | Mohammad Shafi Magray | Head Constable | GM |
| 22 | Mohd Ramzan Rather | Constable | GM |
| 23 | Ajit Dhar | Assistant Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 24 | Ravi Kumar | Head Constable | GM |
| 25 | Abid Ali Dar | SgCT | GM |
| 26 | Sohail Ahmad Dar | Constable | GM |
| 27 | Manzoor Ahmad Bhat | Constable | GM |
| 28 | Malik Bashir-u-Din | Head Constable | GM |
| 29 | Mohd Ashrif | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1st Bar to GM |
| 30 | Sunil Raina | Head Constable | GM |
| 31 | Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir | Constable | GM |
| 32 | Mohan Lal | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 3rd Bar to GM |
| 33 | Abdul Rouf Wani | SgCT | 1st Bar to GM |
Manipur officials awarded as part of Republic Day 2026 celebrations -
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Langoljam Lenin Singh | Assistant Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 2 | Sidrath Thokchom | Assistant Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 3 | Thounaojam Nichal Singh | Havildar | GM |
| 4 | Kumam Premananda Singh | Rifleman | GM |
| 5 | Ngasepam Vim Singh | Constable | GM |
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marri Venkat Reddy | Head Constable | GM |
| Sr. No. | Name | Rank | Medal / Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santosh Kumar | Inspector | GM |
| 2 | Saurabh Mishra | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 3 | Kavindra | Head Constable | GM |
| 4 | Vinod Kumar Singh | Additional Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 5 | Ameet | Inspector | 1st Bar to GM |
| 6 | Baijnath Ram | Head Constable | GM |
| 7 | Manoj Kumar Singh | Head Constable | GM |
| 8 | Atul Chaturvedi | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 9 | Pradeep Kumar Singh | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 10 | Sushil Kumar Singh | Head Constable | GM |
| 11 | Rakesh | Additional Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 12 | Dharmesh Kumar Shahi | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 1st Bar to GM |
| 13 | Satya Prakash Singh | Inspector | GM |
| 14 | Yaswant Singh | Sub-Inspector | 1st Bar to GM |
| 15 | Rajanish Kumar Upadhyay | Deputy Superintendent of Police | GM |
| 16 | Jarrar Hussain | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 17 | Sunil Singh | Sub-Inspector | GM |
| 18 | Kunal Malik | Constable | GM |
