Six Gujarat Cops Awarded Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026

Gandhinagar: Six Gujarat Police officers have been awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak (Union Home Minister’s Excellence Medal) 2026 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to investigation.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the names of 490 personnel from across the country selected for the prestigious medal on the occasion of National Unity Day, observed on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The six Gujarat Police officers selected for the honour are SP Anshul Jain, ASP Simran Bhardwaj, DySP Ranjitsinh Singhal, Police Inspector Jayesh Thakor, Police Inspector Parthendrasinh Vaghela and Police Inspector Gunvant Manubhai Hadiya.

The medal recognises excellence in investigation and other specialised fields, aiming to encourage outstanding performance among security and law enforcement personnel. It was instituted on February 1, 2024.

Congratulating the officers, Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendrasingh Malik said the national-level recognition was a matter of pride for the state. He added that their dedication and thorough investigative work would inspire other police personnel.

The officers were recognised for their contributions to complex criminal investigations using scientific and systematic methods, thereby strengthening the criminal justice process. DeshGujarat