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सं. 16] नई दिल्ली, शनिवार, अप्रैल 20—अप्रैल 26, 2019 (चैत्र 30, 1941)

No. 16] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, APRIL 20—APRIL 26, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941)

इस भाग में भिन्न पृष्ठ संख्या दी जाती है जिससे कि यह अलग संकलन के रूप में रखा जा सके

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विषय-सूची

पृष्ठ सं.

भाग I—खण्ड-1—(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की गई विधितर नियमों, विनियमों, आदेशों तथा संकल्पों से सम्बन्ध्ति अध्सिूचनाएं. .............. 169 भाग I—खण्ड-2—(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की गई सरकारी अधिकारियों की नियुक्तियों, पदोन्नतियों, छुट्टियों आदि के सम्बन्ध् में अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 471 भाग I—खण्ड-3—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी किए गए संकल्पों और असांविधिक आदेशों के सम्बन्ध में अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 1 भाग I—खण्ड-4—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी की गई सरकारी अधिकारियों की नियुक्तियों, पदोन्नतियों, छुट्टियों आदि के सम्बन्ध में अध्सिूचनाएं. ..... 1013 भाग II—खण्ड-1—अधिनियम, अध्यादेश और विनियम. ............ [ भाग II—खण्ड-1क—अधिनियमों, अध्यादेशों और विनियमों का हिन्दी भाषा में प्राधिकृत पाठ. ................. [ भाग II—खण्ड-2—विधेयक तथा विधेयकों पर प्रवर समितियों के बिल तथा रिपोर्ट. ................................... [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (i)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों (रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सामान्य सांविध्कि नियम (जिनमें सामान्य स्वरूप के आदेश और उपविधियां आदि भी शामिल हैं). ................... [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (ii)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयोेंं (रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को [आंकड़े प्राप्त नहीं हुए।

1—21 GI/2019

पृष्ठ सं.

छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सांविधिक आदेश और अधिसूचनाएं. ............................ [ भाग II—खण्ड-3—उप खण्ड (iii)—भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयोेंं (जिसमें रक्षा मंत्रालय भी शामिल है) और केन्द्रीय प्राधिकरणों (संघ शासित क्षेत्रों के प्रशासनों को छोड़कर) द्वारा जारी किए गए सामान्य सांविधिक नियमों और सांविधिक आदेशों (जिनमें सामान्य स्वरूप की उपविध्यिां भी शामिल हैं) के हिन्दी प्राधिकृत पाठ (ऐसे पाठों को छोड़कर जो भारत के राजपत्र के खण्ड 3 या खण्ड 4 में प्रकाशित होते हैं). .................................................... * भाग II—खण्ड-4—रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा जारी किए गए सांविधिक नियम और आदेश. ...................................... * भाग III—खण्ड-1—उच्च न्यायालयों, नियंत्रक और महालेखापरीक्षक, संघ लोक सेवा आयोग, रेल विभाग और भारत सरकार से सम्बद्ध और अधीनस्थ कार्यालयों द्वारा जारी की गई अध्सिूचनाएं. .............................................. 907 भाग III—खण्ड-2—पेटेंट कार्यालय द्वारा जारी की गई पेटेन्टों और डिजाइनों से सम्बन्धित अधिसूचनाएं और नोटिस [ भाग III—खण्ड-3—मुख्य आयुक्तों के प्राधिकार के अधीन अथवा द्वारा जारी की गई अध्सिूचनाएं. ......... [ भाग III—खण्ड-4—विविध अधिसूचनाएं जिनमें सांविधिक निकायों द्वारा जारी की गई अधिसूचनाएं, आदेश, विज्ञापन और नोटिस शामिल हैं. ................................ 17 भाग IV—गैर-सरकारी व्यक्तियों और गैर-सरकारी निकायों द्वारा जारी किए गए विज्ञापन और नोटिस. .... 655 भाग V—अंग्रेजी और हिन्दी दोनों में जन्म और मृत्यु के आंकड़ों को दर्शाने वाला सम्पूरक. ............................ [

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CONTENTS

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PART I—SECTION 1—Notifications relating to Non- Statutory Rules, Regulations, Orders and Resolutions issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (other than the

169 Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court ......................................................... PART I—S ECTION 2—Notifications regarding Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. of Government Officers issued by the Ministries of the Government of India

471

1 (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court ............................... PART I—SECTION 3—Notifications relating to Resolutions and Non-Statutory Orders issued by the Ministry of Defence....................................

PART I—S ECTION 4—Notifications regarding

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* Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. of Government Officers issued by the Ministry of Defence ................................................ PART II—SECTION 1—Acts, Ordinances and Regulations PART II—SECTION 1A—Authoritative texts in Hindi language, of Acts, Ordinances and

Regulations ............................................... *

PART II—SECTION 2—Bills and Reports of the Select

* Committee on Bills ................................... PART II—S ECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (i)—General Statutory Rules (including Orders, Bye- laws, etc. of general character) issued by the

* Ministry of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Central Authorities (other than the Administration of Union Territories) ........ PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (ii)—Statutory Orders and Notifications issued by the

Ministries of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and

*Folios not received.

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by the Central Authorities (other than the Administration of Union Territories) ..... *

PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (iii)—Authoritative texts in Hindi (other than such texts, published in Section 3 or Section 4 of the Gazette of India) of General Statutory Rules

& Statutory Orders (including Bye-laws of a general character) issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (including the Ministry of Defence) and by Central Authorities (other than Administration of Union Territories) .........

*

PART II—SECTION 4—Statutory Rules and Orders issued by the Ministry of Defence ...........

*

PART III—SECTION 1—Notifications issued by the High Courts, the Comptroller and Auditor

907 General, Union Public Service Commission, the Indian Government Railways and by Attached and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India .................................

PART III—SECTION 2—Notifications and Notices issued by the Patent Office, relating to Patents and Designs ............................................. *

PART III—SECTION 3—Notifications issued by or under the authority of Chief Commissioners ...... *

PART III—SECTION 4—Miscellaneous Notifications including Notifications, Orders, Advertisements and Notices issued by

17 Statutory Bodies .......................................

PART IV—Advertisements and Notices issued by Private

655 Individuals and Private Bodies .................

PART V—Supplement showing Statistics of Births and

Deaths etc. both in English and Hindi ......

*भारत का राजपत्र, अप्रैल 20, 2019 (चैत्र 30, 1941) भाग I—खण्ड 1] 171 भाग I—खण्ड 1

[PART I—SECTION 1]

[(रक्षा मंत्रालय को छोड़कर) भारत सरकार के मंत्रालयों और उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा जारी की

गई विध्तिर नियमों, विनियमों, आदेशों तथा संकल्पों से संबंधित अधिसूचनाएं]

[Notifications relating to Non-Statutory Rules, Regulations, Orders and

Resolutions issued by the Ministries of the Government of India

(other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court]

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PRESIDENT'S SECRETARIAT

New Delhi, the 26th January 2019

No. 42-Pres/19—The President is pleased to award the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2019 to the undermentioned officers :—

1. SHRI ADDALA VENKATA RATNAM, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE BRANCH, PORANKI, ANDHRA PRADESH, 521137

2. SHRI KINJARAPU VENKATA RAMAKRISHNA PRASAD, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 531001

3. SHRI DEBORAJ UPADHAYA, DIG, SILCHAR ASSAM, ASSAM, 780001

4. SHRI JITENDRA SINGH GANGWAR, ADDL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, SPECIAL BRANCH, PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

5. SHRI RAKESH KUMAR BRAHMCHARI, DY S P, C.I.D, BIHAR, PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

6. SHRI SOMESHWAR SINGH SORI, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, SPECIAL BRANCH PHQ RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 492001

7. SMT. NUZHAT HASSAN, SPECIAL CP/WOMEN SAFETY, DELHI POLICE HEADQUATERS, NEW DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110002

8. SHRI R A SANJEEV, ADDITIONAL CP /GENERAL ADMN, ROOM NO. 207, POLICE HEADQUARTERS, NEW DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110002

9. SHRI GULABBHAI CHHANABHAI PATEL, ARMED ASI, S.C.S.T. CELL SURAT RURAL POLICE, GUJARAT, 394101

10. SHRI DASHRATHSINH CHHAGANSINH BARIA, INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE D G P. CID I.B G.S GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, 382007

11. SHRI GURMEET SINGH, INSPECTOR, KARNAL, HARYANA, 132001

12. SHRI ASHOK TEWARI, ADDL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, CID, SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH, 171009

13. SHRI SHAM LAL THAKUR, SP, POLICE HEADQUARTER J&K, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180012 14. SHRI K G SIMON, COMMANDANT, KAP 3 BATTALION, KERALA, 691554

15. SHRI SAIYED MOHAMMAD AFZAL, ADG, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

16. SHRI RAJENDRA SINGH BHADORIYA, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH, 470004

17. SHRI VIVEK PARANJPE, SUPDT, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

18. SHRI BIPIN KUMAR SINGH, ADDL DGP, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, M.S. WORLI, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400030

19. SHRI BHASKAR S MAHADIK, ASSTT COMMANDANT, S.R.P.F. GR. XI, NAVI MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400712

20. SHRI DINESH BHALCHANDRA JOSHI, ASSTT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KHERWADI DIVISION MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400051

21. SHRI VISHNU G NAGALE, ASST SUB INSPECTOR, LOCAL CRIME BRANCH RATNAGIRI, MAHARASHTRA, 415612

22. SHRI MD GHIYASUDDIN, JEMADAR, 7TH IRB, IMPHAL, MANIPUR, 795001

23. SHRI LALMUANPUIA, COMMANDANT, 2ND BN MAP LUNGLEI, MIZORAM, 796701

24. SHRI GYANARANJAN MOHAPATRA, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE WING, ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 751001PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 265 25. SHRI ASIM KUMAR PANDA, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ZONE-I, BHUBANESWAR, UPD, ODISHA, 751009

26. SHRI SANJEEV KALRA, ADGP, WELFARE, PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160009

27. SHRI SANDEEP SOOD, INSPECTOR, SECURITY WING, PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160009 28. SHRI HINDU SINGH, ASI, TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERATE JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN, 342001 29. SHRI MUKUT BIHARI, HEAD CONSTABLE, FORTH RAC BN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302027 30. SHRI B GOVINDASAMY, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT, TIRUCHIRAPALLI, TAMIL NADU, 620021

31. SHRI E SORIMUTHU, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SPECIAL TASK FORCE, ERODE, TAMIL NADU, 638011 32. SHRI M MADHUSUDHAN REDDY, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500035 33. SHRI JAY PRAKASH YADAV, SUBEDAR (GD), DHALAI, TRIPURA, 799288

34. SHRI ONKAR SINGH, DIG RANGE, FAIZABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 224001

35. SHRI SUNDER LAL, SUB INSPECTOR, AMROHA, UTTAR PRADESH, 244241

36. SHRI CHANDRA SHEKHAR KAUSHIK, SUB INSPECTOR, SIB COOPERATIVE LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226007

37. SHRI MUSHARRAF ALI KHAN, INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

38. SHRI PHOOL SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, KANPUR DEHAT, UTTAR PRADESH, 209101

39. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR/TEACHER, 12BN PAC FATEHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, 212601

40. SHRI PUSHPAK JYOTI, DIG, CID UTTARAKHAND, UTTARAKHAND, 248001

41. SHRI ALOKE KUMAR SANYAL, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, LALBAZAR, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700001

42. SHRI SHAMBHU NATH JHA, SUB INSPECTOR, BIDHANNAGAR POLICE COMMISSIONERATE STADIUM GATE NO- 03 SECTOR-III, SALT LAKE, WEST BENGAL, 700106

43. SHRI BRAJESH KUMAR SINGH, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, DAMAN DIU AND DADRA NAGAR HAVELI, DAMAN AND DIU, 396210

44. SHRI RAJESH NIRWAN, INSPECTOR GENERAL (PROV), FHQ BSF, NEW DELHI, 110003

45. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR TYAGI, DIG (PSO), FTR (SPL OPS) BSF, 490006

46. SHRI JITENDRA KUMAR SINGH, DIG (G), COMMAND HQ (SPL OPS) NEW DELHI, BSF, 110003 47. SHRI SURAJ PAL SINGH, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, FTR HQ BSF, NEW DELHI, BSF, 110066 48. SHRI SUGAN LAL CHOUHAN, SUB INSPECTOR, STC BSF JODHPUR, BSF, 342026

49. SHRI SUDHIR KUMAR, INSPECTOR GENERAL, CISF NCR SEC HQ, 5TH FLOOR, BLOCK NO. 11, CGO COMPLEX, NEW DELHI., CISF, 110003

50. SHRI RAMESH CHANDRA CHOUDHARY, COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT 8TH RES. BN. JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, CISF, 302002

51. SHRI G H P RAJU, INSPECTOR GENERAL, SOUTHERN SECTOR, CRPF, HYDERABAD (TELANGANA), CRPF, 500033

52. SHRI RAJ NAVINDER SINGH BAHAD, INSPECTOR GENERAL, TRIPURA SECTOR, CRPF, PO-USHA BAZAR, AIRPORT ROAD, AGARTALA, TRIPURA, CRPF, 799009

53. SHRI M S SHEKHAWAT, DIG, GC, CRPF, ALLAHABAD, CRPF, 211013

54. SHRI GIRISH KUMAR, DIG, RTC, CRPF, JODHPUR (RAJ), CRPF, 335804266 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 55. SHRI BALVINDER SINGH GUJRAL, DIG, GC, CRPF, SILIGURI, CRPF, 734012

56. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR SINGH, DY INSPECTOR GENERAL, SHQ (SNR), ITBP PANTHACHOWK JEWAN CAMP, SRINAGAR (J&K), ITBP, 786153

57. SHRI BRIJ MOHAN SINGH, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 36TH BN ITBP LOHAGHAT (UTTRAKHAND), ITBP, 262524

58. SHRI SANJEEV SHARMA, DIG (GD), OFFICE OF THE DG, FHQ, SSB, EAST BLOCK-V, R.K. PURAM, NEW DELHI, SSB, 110066

59. SHRI JAYA NARAYAN RANA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI EO-VII BHUBANESWAR, CBI, 751012

60. SHRI BRIJ MOHAN PANDIT, ADDITIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI EO-I NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

61. SHRI MAHESH KUMAR PURI, ADDITIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI SCB CHANDIGARH, CBI, 160030

62. SHRI MAHESH KUMAR, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI HEAD OFFICE NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

63. SHRI CHANDRAKANT VITHAL PUJARI, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CBI BS&FC MUMBAI, CBI, 400098 64. SHRI PAN SINGH BISHT, HEAD CONSTABLE, CBI AC-II NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

65. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MITTAL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

66. SHRI JEEVAN RAMAKANT KULKARNI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, SIB, MUMBAI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 400051

67. SHRI PRAKASH RAO NEDNURKAR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, SIB VIJAYAWADA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 520007

68. SHRI BIMAL KUMAR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, BOI HYDERABAD, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 69. SHRI RAJENDRA DAS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, SIB GUWAHATI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 781036

70. SHRI NANDAKUMAR ACHUTHAN, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, SIB CHENNAI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 600004

71. SHRI DALBIR SINGH, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER-I/EXE, SIB AMRITSAR, MINSTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 143001

72. SHRI PRAKASH CHAND KAUNDINYA, ASSITANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER-II/EXE, SIB SHIMLA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 171001

73. SHRI PAWAN KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, DIRECTOR, BHOPAL, BPR & D, 462021

74. SHRI PONRAJ PERUMAL, SECURITY COMMISSIONER, CHENNAI, M/O RAILWAYS, 600003 2. These awards are made under rule 4(ii) of the rule governing the grant of President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 43-Pres/19—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2019 to the undermentioned officers :—

1. SHRI S HARI KRISHANA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH, 520001PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 267 2. SHRI VARUPULA SATTI RAJU, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE (AR), RAJAMENDRAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 533101

3. SHRI KOTHAPALLI SAM VINOD KUMAR, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SC ST CELL, KURNOOL, ANDHRA PRADESH, 518001

4. SHRI KALLA JANARDHANA NAIDU, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE, TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH, 517501

5. SHRI PALETY MOHAN PRASAD, ADDITIONAL COMMANDANT APSP, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 530048

6. SHRI PENUMUDI KIRAN KUMAR, ASSAULT COMMANDER GREY HOUNDS, HYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH, 500089

7. SHRI VENNAPUSA VENUGOPAL REDDY, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CI CELL, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH, 520001

8. SHRI BANDARU RAJA SEKHAR, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE, ONGOLE, ANDHRA PRADESH, 523001

9. SHRI MANTRIPRAGADA VENKATA GANESH, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ACB, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 531001

10. SHRI NATESAM GUNASEKHAR, SUB INSPECTOR, ROAD SAFETY PATROLLING, BANGARUPALYAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 517416

11. SHRI SHAIK MUSTAQ AHMED BASHA, ARSI SAR CPL, HYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH, 500013 12. SHRI GANDAVARAPU VENKATA RAMA RAO, HEAD CONSTABLE, VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, 530002

13. SHRI GOPISETTY SUBBA RAO, HEAD CONSTABLE ARMED RESERVE, VIJAYAWADA CITY, ANDHRA PRADESH, 520001

14. SHRI YINJARAPU VEERA VENKATA SATY SAI PRAKASH, HEAD CONSTABLE SIB, PORANKI, ANDHRA PRADESH, 521137

15. SHRI BHOGADI VENKATESWARA RAO, RAILWAY POLICE CONSTABLE, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH, 520001

16. SHRI KIME KAMING, DY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, PHQ ITANAGAER, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, 791113

17. SHRI PREM NORBU KHRIMAEY, ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELHI ARMED POLICE, DELHI

18. SHRI IMDADUL HUSSAIN BORA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE SPECIAL BRANCH ESTABLIS, ASSAM, KAHILIPARA, ASSAM, 781019

19. SHRI MAHESH CHAND SHARMA, ASSTT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, W S, ASSAM, ULUBARI, GUWAHATI, ASSAM, 781007

20. SHRI KUMAR SANJIT KRISHNA, COMMANDANT, 12TH ASSAM POLICE BATTALION, JAMUGURIHAT, SONITPUR, ASSAM, 784189

21. SHRI PRASANTA SAIKIA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DIMA HASAO, ASSAM, 788819 22. SHRI SURESH SARMA, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, U B, NALBARI D.E.F., ASSAM, 781337 23. SHRI BHABESH NATH, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, U B, O/O THE ADGP(BORDER), ASSAM, SRIMANTAPUR, GUWAHATI, ASSAM, 781032

24. SHRI PADMADHAR DAS, HAVILDAR, 1ST ASSAM POLICE BATTALION, LIGIRIPUKHURI, NAZIRA, ASSAM, 785685

25. SHRI NITISH RANJAN NATH, HAV, HAILAKANDI DEF, ASSAM, 788151268 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 26. SHRI HEMANTA CHANDRA RAY, HAVILDER (CLERK), 4TH ASSAM POLICE BATTALION, KAHILIPARA, GUWAHATI, ASSAM, 781019

27. SHRI PHANIDHAR MOHAN, LANCE NAIK AB ONE SEVENTY NINE, DIBRUGARH DEF, ASSAM, 786001 28. SMT. SAKHINA GOGOI, WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLE, UB, THREE FOUR THREE, TINSUKIA D.E.F, ASSAM, 786125

29. SHRI LOHIT CHANDRA RAY, CONSTABLE UB, BONGAIGAON DEF, ASSAM, 783380

30. SMT. KAUSHALYA DOULAGAPHU, WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLE AB EIGHTY ONE, TINSUKIA DEF, ASSAM, 786125

31. SMT. IRAMONI BARUAH, WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLE AB TWO HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT, TINSUKIA DEF, ASSAM, 786125

32. SHRI SHANKAR JHA, DIG VIGILANCE INVESTIGATION BUREAU, PATNA, BIHAR, 800001 33. SMT. BINA KUMARI, ADDL. SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, VIGILANCE INVESTIGATION BUREAU, PATNA, BIHAR, 800001

34. SHRI ARJUN LAL, INSPECTOR, STF PATNA, BIHAR, 800001

35. SHRI UMESH LAL RAJAK, INSPECTOR, SPECIAL VIGILANCE UNIT PATNA, BIHAR, 800001 36. SHRI RANDHIR KUMAR SINGH, ASI, GOPALGANJ, BIHAR, 841428

37. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR, ASI, IG OPARATION OFFICE PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

38. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH TIWARI, ASI, DGP OFFICE PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

39. SHRI MOHAMMAD RAMJAN ALAM, ASI, STF BIHAR PATNA, BIHAR, 800001

40. SHRI SHREENARAYAN SINGH, ASI, PHQ BIHAR PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

41. SHRI PRITAM SINGH, HAVILDAR, BMP 05 PATNA, BIHAR, 800014

42. SHRI GAUTAM KUMAR, HAVILDAR, SPECIAL VIGILANCE UNIT PATNA, BIHAR, 800001 43. SHRI DILIP KUMAR SINGH, CONSTABLE, POLICE HQ PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

44. SHRI MANISH KUMAR GUPTA, CONSTABLE, DGP OFFICE PATNA, BIHAR, 800015

45. SHRI NAND KISHORE SINGH, CONSTABLE, SPECIAL VIGILANCE UNIT PATNA, BIHAR, 800001 46. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH SINGH, CONSTABLE, STF PATNA, BIHAR, 800001

47. SMT. MILNA KURREY, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE (RAIL), RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 492009 48. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR KHELARI, ADDITIONAL S P, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 492001

49. SHRI NAJMUS SAQIB, DY SP SPECIAL BRANCH, PHQ RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 492001

50. SHRI MOHAN SINGH, COMPANY COMMANDER, CTJW COLLEGE KANKER, CHHATTISGARH, 494334 51. SHRI ISTEPHEN KUJUR, PLATOON COMMANDER, 15TH BATTALION CAF BIJAPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 494444

52. SHRI BALRAM BAGHEL, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, POLICE STATION BEDRE BIJAPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 494444

53. SHRI ONKAR DAS SAHU, ASSISTANT PLATOON COMMANDER, 7TH BATTALION CAF BHILAI, CHHATTISGARH, 490022

54. SHRI TAJ KHAN, HEAD CONSTABLE, POLICE STATION BAKARKATTA RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH, 491441

55. SMT. JULEKHA BEGAM, HEAD CONSTABLE, SPECIAL BRANCH RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, 492006PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 269 56. SHRI SANJAY SINGH BAGHEL, HEAD CONSTABLE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE BRANCH RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH, 491441

57. DR. AJIT KUMAR SINGLA, ADDL CP/CRIME (NARCOTICS), CRIME BRANCH DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110002

58. SHRI RAJ KUMAR SINGH, ADDL CP/ ANTI CORRUPTION BRANCH, DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110054 59. SMT. GEETA RANI VERMA, DCP SPUWAC, BARRACK NO. 1 MALVIYA NAGAR POLICE COMPLEX NEW DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110017

60. SHRI JOY NATHANIEL TIRKEY, DCP, CRIME BRANCH POLICE STATION KAMLA MARKET DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110007

61. SHRI MOHAMMED IQBAL, ACP, SUB DIVISION VIVEK VIHAR, NCT OF DELHI, 110095

62. SHRI ATUL KUMAR VERMA, INSPECTOR (EXECUTIVE), SOUTH DISTRICT, NCT OF DELHI, 110016 63. SHRI RAVINDER KUMAR TYAGI, SUB INSPECTOR, SPECIAL CELL, NEW DELHI RANGE, LODHI COLONY, DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110003

64. SMT. JAI SHREE GOSAIN, SUB INSPECTOR/EXE., CPCR, PCR, NCT OF DELHI, 110009

65. SMT. KAUSHAL KUMARI, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR/EXE, LA, VINAY MARG, CHANAKYA PURI, NEW DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110021

66. SHRI MAHESH SINGH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR (M), POLICE CONTROL ROOM, DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110009

67. SHRI SATENDER SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE/ EXE, SPECIAL CELL, LODHI COLONY, DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110003

68. SHRI RAJBIR SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE/ EXE, TRAINING BRANCH PHQ, NCT OF DELHI, 110002 69. SHRI VIRENDER SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE / EXE, INTER STATE CELL CRIME BRANCH CHANKYA PURI NEW DELHI, NCT OF DELHI, 110021

70. SHRI PREM CHAND, HEAD CONSTABLE / EXE, PERSONAL SECTION SPECIAL CP ADMINISTRATION, NCT OF DELHI, 110002

71. SHRI JAGANIVASAN R, HEAD CONSTABLE / EXE, PRO BRANCH PHQ, NCT OF DELHI, 110002 72. SMT. POONAM VERMA, HEAD CONSTABL / EXE, POLICE CONTROL ROOM, NCT OF DELHI, 110009 73. SMT. PROMILA, W CONSTABLE / EXE, DELHI POLICE BHAWAN (SPECIAL BRANCH), NCT OF DELHI, 110002

74. SHRI LAKHDHIRSINH BABUBHA ZALA, DY SP, OFFICE OF THE DYSP VALSAD OPP. JALARAM TEMPLE, TITHAL ROAD, VALSAD, GUJARAT, 396001

75. SHRI RAJENDRASINH BHAVSINH ZALA, ARMED DY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, RAJKOT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GUJARAT, 360001

76. SHRI LAXMANSINGH PRATAPSINGH ZALA, ARMED DY SP, S.R.P.F. GR-XVIII, KEVADIYA COLONY, NARMADA, GUJARAT, 393151

77. SHRI MANSANGBHAI BHIKHABHAI JUDAL, ARMED DYSP, OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT S.R.P.F.GR.-XVII CHELA, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT, 361012

78. SHRI VIJAYKUMAR BHIKHABHAI PATEL, ARMED DYSP, S.R.P.F.GR.-16, BHACHAU, KUTCHH, GUJARAT, 370140

79. SHRI MAHESHKUMAR DHANJIBHAI PARMAR, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE ARMED, OFFICE OF THE COMMANDENT S.R.P.F. GR.08, GONDAL,, GUJARAT, 360311

80. SHRI ANIRUDDHSINH PRADYUMANSINH CHUDASAMA, DY SP, S.R.P.F. GROUP-4, PAVDI, DIST- DAHOD, GUJARAT, 389180270 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 81. SHRI HIMMATSINH MANUSINH PARMAR, INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE D.G.P. INTELLIGENCE, 2ND FLOOR POLICE BHAVAN SECTOR-18 GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, 382007 82. SHRI VINODKUMAR MOHANDAS SADHU, INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE D.G. OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE, GUJARAT STATE. POLICE BHAVAN, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, 382007 83. SHRI MAHENDRASINH GAGUBHAI PARMAR, INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, D.G. OF POLICE, INTELLIGENCE, 2ND FLOOR POLICE BHAVAN, SECTOR-18, GUJARAT STATE, GANDHINAGAR., GUJARAT, 382009

84. SHRI RAJENDRASINH NAVUBHA JADEJA, INTELLIGENCE OFFICIER, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INTELLIGENCE BUREAU, ATHWALINES, SURAT, GUJARAT, 395007

85. SHRI HASMUKHBHAI KANJIBHAI MAKWANA, ASI, KHDEDA DISTRICT GUJARAT, GUJARAT, 387002 86. SHRI NARENDRASINH PRAVINSINH JADEJA, POLICE HEAD CONSTABLE, B.NO.1176 KHEDA - NADIAD DISTRICT,, GUJARAT, 387002

87. SHRI ARIF AHMED PATEL, UNARMED HEAD CONSTABLE, POLICE HEAD QUARTER BHARUCH (DEPUTATION ON READER BRANCH, S.P. OFFICE, BHARUCH, GUJARAT, 392001

88. SHRI HITENDRASINH KHODUBHA GOHIL, UNARMED POLICE HEAD CONSTABLE, O/O THE JOINT COMMISSIONER POLICE CRIME BRANCH, AHMEDABAD CITY, GUJARAT, 380004

89. SHRI RAJENDRASINH JIVATSINH VANSH, UNARMED POLICE HEAD CONSTABLE, O/O THE JOINT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CRIME BR., AHMEDABAD CITY, AHMEDABAD. PIN- 380001, GUJARAT, 380001

90. SHRI RAJIV SATPALSINGH SAINI, AIO, I.B, G.S GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, 382007

91. SHRI MANBIR SINGH, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE STATE VIGILANCE BUREAU, PANCHKULA, HARYANA, 134109

92. SHRI KARAN SINGH, INSPECTOR, KARNAL, HARYANA, 132037

93. SHRI NARENDER KUMAR, INSPECTOR, FARIDABAD, HARYANA, 121001

94. SHRI DEEPAK SINGH, INSPECTOR, PHQ PANCHKULA, HARYANA, 134109

95. SHRI SATYAWAN, SUB INSPECTOR, KAITHAL, HARYANA, 136027

96. SHRI VIRENDER SINGH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, MADHUBAN, HARYANA, 132037

97. SHRI RAVINDER KUMAR, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, AMBALA, HARYANA, 134003

98. SHRI SATPAL, EXEMPTEE ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, PANCHKULA, HARYANA, 134109 99. SHRI RAMESH CHAND, EXEMPTEE ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, AMBALA, HARYANA, 134002 100. SMT. SUSHILA KAUSHIK, LADY ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, PANCHKULA, HARYANA, 134109 101. SMT. RANVIR KAUR, LADY EXEMPTEE ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, CHANDIGARH, HARYANA, 160001

102. SMT. ANURADHA, LADY EXEMPTEE ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, PANCHKULA, HARYANA, 134109 103. SHRI GURDEV CHAND SHARMA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH, 175001

104. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR, DY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, BILASPUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH, 174001 105. SHRI JAG PAL SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, HAMIRUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH, 177001

106. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR GULERIA, SUB INSPECTOR, SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH, 171001 107. SHRI ZUBAIR AHMAD KHAN, SSP, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, SLKB SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190001

108. SHRI PARSHOTAM LAL, DY DIRECTOR PROSECUTION, ZPHQ JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180001PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 271 109. SHRI SHAILENDER SINGH, AIG (BUILDINGS), PHQ J&K JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 191111 110. SHRI MUMTAZ AHMAD, SSP, CID CI JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180001

111. SMT. RASHMI WAZIR, SSP, 2ND BATTALION SDRF JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180004 112. SHRI SHEIKH JUNAID MAHMOOD, SSP, HEADQUARTERS CID J&K JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190001

113. SHRI ROOP RAJ, STAFF OFFICER TO IGP, JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180012

114. SHRI VARINDER KUMAR, DY SP, DPO JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180001

115. SHRI SYED MOHI UD DIN ANDRABI, DYSP, IR 6TH BN. SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190001 116. SHRI NAZIR AHMAD YATOO, INSPECTOR (MINISTERIAL), CID HQRS. J&K JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180001

117. SHRI BHIKAM CHAND, ASI, SKPA UDHAMPUR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 182104

118. SHRI REYAZ AHMAD SHAH, ASI, CID HEADQUARTER J&K JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190001 119. SHRI SUNIL JALLA, HEAD CONSTABLE, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU J&K, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 180001

120. SHRI FAROOQ AHMAD MIR, HEAD CONSTABLE, DISTRICT SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190001

121. SHRI NISAR AHMAD BHAT, HEAD CONSTABLE, AP 6TH BN. BEHRA MENDHAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 185211

122. SHRI DARSHAN LAL, HEAD CONSTABLE, J&K CID CELL NEW DELHI, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 110001 123. SHRI SYED MUZAMIL SHABIR, SG CONSTABLE, POLICE HOSPITAL SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, 190009

124. SHRI BHANU PRATAP, HAVILDAR, BOKARO, JHARKHAND, 827012

125. SHRI DEVENDRA KUMAR SINGH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, RANCHI, JHARKHAND, 834001 126. SHRI SUDHIR KUMAR, DYSP CCR, JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND, 831001

127. SHRI PRAFUL KIRO, HAVILDAR, BOKARO, JHARKHAND, 827012

128. SHRI JOSEPH RUSSEL D CRUZ, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, KAP 1 BATTALION, KERALA, 686631 129. SHRI R BALAN, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, DHQ ALAPPUZHA, KERALA, 688012

130. SHRI RAJU P K, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, TRAFFIC NORTH KOZHIKODE CITY, KERALA, 673012 131. SHRI J PRASAD, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, VIGILANCE AND ANTI CURRUPTION, KERALA, 695002

132. SHRI NAZARUDEEN MUHAMMED JAMAL, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, DCRB RAILWAYS THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, 695014

133. SHRI YASODHARAN SANTHAMMA KRISHNAN NAIR, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER THIRUVANANATHAPURAM, KERALA, 695014

134. SHRI SABU S K, DRIVER ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, VACB THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, 695004

135. SMT. SHRADDHA TIWARY, AIG, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

136. SHRI DHARM VIR SINGH, SP HQ, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462001

137. SHRI SANJEEV KUMAR SINHA, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE LOKAYUKTA, REWA, MADHYA PRADESH, 486001

138. SHRI RAJESH GURU, DSP, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008272 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 139. SHRI SHIV KUMAR PATEL, INSPECTOR, INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH, 453001

140. SHRI NARAYAN AMBADKAR, SUB INSPECTOR, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

141. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR SAVITA, ASI, BHIND, MADHYA PRADESH, 477001

142. SHRI SATYANARAYAN SINGH YADAV, HEAD CONSTABLE, INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH, 452005 143. SHRI RAIS ULLAH, HEAD CONSTABLE, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

144. SHRI CHIMAN ALIWAL, HEAD CONSTABLE, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

145. SHRI ABDUL RAJJAK KHAN, HEAD CONSTABLE, MORENA, MADHYA PRADESH, 476001 146. SHRI RAJKUMAR RATHORE, CONSTABLE, GWALIOR, MADHYA PRADESH, 474001

147. SHRI JAV SINGH RATHORE, CONSTABLE, JHABUA, MADHYA PRADESH, 457661

148. SHRI SATISH KUMAR GUPTA, SUB INSPECTOR (M), BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008 149. SMT. SUMAN LATA SHUKLA, SUB INSPECTOR (M), BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008 150. SMT. MADHU CHOUDHARY, ASI (M), SAF PHQ BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008

151. SHRI KAMLESHWAR PRASAD, HEAD CONSTABLE, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, 462008 152. SHRI SHAHAJI B UMAP, DY COMMR OF POLICE, ZONE VI CHEMBUR, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400071

153. SHRI MANOJ G PATIL, SUPTD OF POLICE, SOLAPUR RURAL, MAHARASHTRA, 413003

154. SHRI SATISH B MANE, DY SUPTD OF POLICE, POLICE HEAD QUARTER KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, 416003

155. SHRI GANPATRAO S MADGULKAR, DY SUPTD OF POLICE, SUB-DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICE PUNE RURAL, MAHARASHTRA, 411008

156. SHRI SHARAD M NAIK, ASSTT COMMR OF POLICE, SION DIVISION MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400037

157. SHRI GANPAT H TARANGE, ARMED POLICE INSPECTOR, S.R.P.F.TRG. CENTER, NANVEEJ DAUND, MAHARASHTRA, 413801

158. SHRI MANGESH V SAWANT, SR POLICE INSPECTOR, SHIL-DAIGHAR POLICE STATION THANE CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 421204

159. SHRI NITIN R ALAKNURE, POLICE INSPECTOR, MIDC POLICE STATION MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400093

160. SHRI SACHIN S RANE, SR POLICE INSPECTOR, CRIME BRANCH NAVI MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400614

161. SHRI ARVIND T GOKULE, POLICE INSPECTOR, POLICE TRAINING CENTER, KHANDALA, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, 410302

162. SHRI SANJAY V PURANDARE, POLICE INSPECTOR, LOCAL CRIME BRANCH NAGPUR RURAL, MAHARASHTRA, 440001

163. SHRI NANDKUMAR M GOPALE, POLICE INSPECTOR, KHAR POLICE STATION MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400054

164. SHRI SACHIN M KADAM, POLICE INSPECTOR, ANTI EXTORTION CELL, CRIME BRANCH, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400002

165. SHRI GAJANAN D PAWAR, PI, CRIME BRANCH PUNE CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 411001

166. MRS. DHANASHREE S KARMARKAR, POLICE INSPECTOR, D.G.P. OFFICE, COLABA, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400001PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 273 167. SHRI ANIL MARUTI PARAB, ASSTT POLICE INSPECTOR (CIO), STATE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400001

168. SHRI ARJUN DNYANDEV SHINDE, POLICE SUB-INSPECTOR, PALGHAR POLICE STATION PALGHAR, DIST-THANE, MAHARASHTRA, 401404

169. SHRI SATYAWAN MAHADEV RAUT, POLICE SUB INSPECTOR SR INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, STATE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400001

170. SHRI NANDKISHOR RAJARAM SHELAR, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR, ANTI EXTORTION CELL, CRIME BRANCH, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400002

171. SHRI ASHOK SHANKAR BHOSALE, ASST SUB INSPECTOR, CRIME BRANCH PUNE CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 411001

172. SHRI VILAS RAGHUNATH MOHITE, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR, BHADRAKALI POLICE STATION NASHIK CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 422101

173. SHRI PRADIP GOVIND PATIL, ASI, POLICE HEAD QUARTER RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA, 402201

174. SHRI RAJKUMAR NATHUJI WARUDKAR, ASI, POLICE HEAD QUARTER AMRAVATI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 444602

175. SHRI LAXMAN KRISHNA THORAT, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR, SPECIAL BRANCH PUNE CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 411001

176. SHRI MOHAN GHORPADE, ASST SUB INSPECTOR, LOCAL CRIME BRANCH SATARA, MAHARASHTRA, 415001

177. SHRI GIRIDHAR KASHINATH DESAI, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR, S.R.P.F.GR.II PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, 411022

178. SHRI PURUSHOTTAM BALKRISHNA DESHPANDE, ASSISTTANT SUB INSPECTOR, KARAD CITY POLICE STATION SATARA, MAHARASHTRA, 415001

179. SHRI AMARSINGH KISHANLAL CHOUDHARI, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR, M.T. SECTION, AURANGABAD RURAL, MAHARASHTRA, 431001

180. SHRI MANOHAR BASAPPA KHANGAONKAR, ASI, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, 416002

181. SHRI JAKIR HUSAIN GHULAM HUSSAIN SHAIKH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, CRIME BRANCH NASHIK CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 422002

182. SHRI DATTATRAY TULSHIRAM CHOUDHAR, ASSTANT SUB INSPECTOR, BHIGVAN POLICE STATION, PUNE RURAL, MAHARASHTRA, 413130

183. SHRI SUNIL BALKRISHNA KULKARNI, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, SWARGATE POLICE STATION, PUNE CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 411042

184. SHRI GANPATI YASHWANT DAPHALE, HEAD CONSTABLE, ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU, WORLI MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400030

185. SHRI KRISHNA HARIBA JADHAV, HEAD CONSTABLE, ANTI EXTORTION CELL, CRIME BRANCH MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400002

186. SHRI PANDURANG R RAJARAM TALAWADEKAR, HEAD CONSTABLE, N.M. JOSHI MARG POLICE STATION MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400030

187. SHRI ARUN MAHADEV KADAM, HEAD CONSTABLE, KURAR POLICE STATION, MALAD EAST MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400097

188. SHRI DAYARAM TUKARAM MOHITE, HEAD CONSTABLE, CRIME BRANCH MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400001

189. SHRI BHANUDAS YASHWANT MANVE, HEAD CONSTABLE, SPECIAL BRANCH-I CID, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, 400001274 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 190. SHRI DATTATRAY PANDURANG KUDHALE, HEAD CONSTABLE, CRIME BRANCH, MUMBAI CITY, MAHARASHTRA, 400001

191. SHRI VINOD PRALHADRAO THAKRE, HEAD CONSTABLE, M.T. SECTION AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA, 444004

192. SHRI KEISHAM BROJEN SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, IMPHAL WEST, MANIPUR, 795001

193. SHRI ANOUBAM BHOMEN SHARMA, HAVILDAR, MANIPUR SECRETARIATE, MANIPUR, 795001 194. SHRI SOROKHAIBAM SARATCHANDRA SINGH, SUBEDAR, 3 INDIA RESERVE BATTALION THOWBAL, MANIPUR, 795138

195. SHRI LAIPHRAKPAM DEVISHORE, ASST SUB INSPECTOR (TELECOM), MANIPUR POLICE TELECOM PHQ ORGANISATION, MANIPUR, 795001

196. SHRI KHUALTHIANTHANG VAIPHEI, HEAD CONSTABLE, CHURACHANDPUR, MANIPUR, 795128 197. SHRI SURESH THAPA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 1BN MANIPUR RIFLES IMPHAL, MANIPUR, 795001 198. SHRI FRANCIS GIRLAND KHARSHIING, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TRG, SHILLONG POLICE ACADEMY, MEGHALAYA, 793001

199. SHRI PLOSTER SYIEM, SECOND IN COMMANDANT, 5TH MLP BN, SAMGONG WILLIAMNAGAR, MEGHALAYA, 794111

200. SHRI JOELARSON R MARAK, A B INSPECTOR, 5TH M L P BATTELION, MEGHALAYA, 794111 201. SHRI JOHN NEIHLAIA, DIG, PHQ AIZAWL, MIZORAM, 796001

202. SMT. LALTHANGLIANI, INSPECTOR, PHQ AIZAWL, MIZORAM, 796001

203. SHRI LALDINGLIANA, INSPECTOR, 2ND IR BN HQRS KHAWZAWL, MIZORAM, 796310

204. SHRI NABA KISHORE DAS, COMMANDANT, ODISHA STATE ARMED POLICE 1ST BATTALION, DHENKANAL, ODISHA, 759001

205. SHRI AJAYA KUMAR PADHI, DEPUTY COMMANDANT SPECIAL OPERATION GROUP, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 754005

206. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR DEO, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE WING, ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 751001

207. SHRI PRAFULLA KUMAR SINGH, ACP SECURITY, SPECIAL SECURITY BATTALION, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 751001

208. SHRI PRADYUMNA KUMAR DWIVEDY, IN-CHARGE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, VIGILANCE DIRECTORATE CUTTACK, ODISHA, 753001

209. SMT. SNIGDHA BHANJA, IN CHARGE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDANT OF POLICE, OFFICE OF THE SP, EOW, CID, CB, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 751001

210. SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI JENA, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SADAR POLICE STATION, KHORDHA, OFFICE OF THE SP, KHORDHA, ODISHA, 752055

211. SHRI BRAHAMANANDA PANDA, SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE WING, ODISHA, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, 751001

212. SHRI KAILASH CHANDRA PRADHAN, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, THELKOLOI POLICE STATION, SAMBALPUR, ODISHA, 768210

213. SHRI ALEXANDER KUJUR, HAVILDAR, R.O. JHARSUGUDA, ODISHA, 768201

214. SHRI BIPRA CHARAN GOUDA, CONSTABLE, VIGILANCE BERHAMPUR DIVISION, BERHAMPUR, ODISHA, 760004

215. SHRI ASHISH KAPOOR, AIG, VB-FS-1, PB., CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160017PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 275 216. SHRI VARINDER SINGH BRAR, SSP, LUDHIANA RURAL, PUNJAB, 142026

217. SHRI ANIL JOSHI, AIG, CID UNIT, PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160022

218. SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH KAHLON, AIG, TELECOM., PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160009 219. SHRI HARMOHAN SINGH, AIG, PERSONNAL-3, CPO, PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160009 220. SHRI AJAY MALUJA, AIG, CI, BATHINDA, PUNJAB, 151001

221. SHRI GURDEV SINGH, ACP, TRAFFIC, LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, 141001

222. SHRI MANPREET SINGH, DSP, INVESTIGATION, KAPURTHALA, PUNJAB, 144601

223. SHRI SANJEEVAN GURU, INSPECTOR, I/C PPOI, SEC-32, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160032 224. SHRI BIKRAM SINGH, INSPECTOR, INTELLIGENCE HEADQUARTERS, SAS NAGAR, PUNJAB, 160062 225. SHRI GANESH KUMAR, INSPECTOR, SECURITY WING, PUNJAB, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB, 160009 226. SMT. JASVIR KAUR, INSPECTOR LOCAL RANK, DISTT. BARNALA, PUNJAB, 148105

227. SMT. GURMEET KAUR, SUB-INSPECTOR, RANGE OFFICE, PATIALA, PUNJAB, 147001

228. SHRI ASHWANI KUMAR, SUB INSPECTOR LR, O/O FEROZEPUR RANGE, FEROZEPUR, PUNJAB, 152002 229. SHRI DHARMVIR SINGH, ASI, O/O ADGP, SOG & CDO, BHG, PATIALA, PUNJAB, 147021

230. SHRI GYAN CHANDRA YADAV, ADD SP, RAJASTHAN POLICE ACADEMY JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302016

231. SHRI SALVINDER SINGH, ADDL SP, POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL BIKANER, RAJASTHAN, 334001 232. SMT. KUMARI VEENA SHASTRY, DYSP, INTELLIGENCE TRAINING ACADEMY JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302016

233. SHRI SURENDRA SINGH RANAWAT, POLICE INSPECTOR, POLICE THANA ADARSH NAGAR AJMER, RAJASTHAN, 300501

234. SHRI RATAN SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, CRIME BRANCH POLICE COMMISSIONERATE JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN, 342006

235. SHRI MADAN LAL, PLATOON COMMANDER, IST BN RAC JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN, 342006 236. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN SAINI, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, ACB SIU JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302004 237. SHRI KEWAL DAS VAISHNAV, ASI, POLICE STATION KOTWALI JAISHLMER, RAJASTHAN, 345001 238. SHRI RAM BABU SHARMA, HEAD CONSTABLE, CID CB RAJASTHAN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302015 239. SHRI MAHAVEER SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, RAJASTHAN POLICE ACADEMY JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302016

240. SHRI HAKAM ALI, HEAD CONSTABLE, 5TH BN RAC JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302003

241. SHRI HARI SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR JAIL JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302001 242. SHRI KANA RAM, HEAD CONSTABLE, 10TH BN RAC BIKANER, RAJASTHAN, 334001

243. SHRI TEJ KUMAR, CONSTABLE, 4 BN RAC JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, 302027

244. SHRI TARAK SHAH, CONSTABLE, ACP LICENSING OFFICE POLICE COMMISSIONERATE JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN, 342006

245. SHRI BHAGIRATH SINGH MEENA, CONSTABLE, 10 BN RAC IR BIKANER, RAJASTHAN, 334001 246. MRS. C MAGESHWARI, JOINT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, LAW & ORDER, SOUTH ZONE, GREATER CHENNAI POLICE, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

247. MRS. N KAMINI, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, RAMANATHAPURAM RANGE, TAMIL NADU, 623501276 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 248. MRS. S SANTHI, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TAMIL NADU POLICE ACADEMY, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600127

249. SHRI M M ASHOK KUMAR, ADDITIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE TAMIL NADU, USRB, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600008

250. SHRI K RAJENDHRAN, ADDITIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, SPECIAL DIVISION CID, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600004

251. SHRI S KESAVAN, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE SECURITY BRANCH CID, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600028

252. SHRI K P S DEVARAJ, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE PALLAVARAM RANGE, GREATER CHENNAI POLICE, TAMIL NADU, 600043

253. SHRI M VETRY CHEZHIAN, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, DISTRICT CRIME RECORD BU, DISTRICT POLICE OFFICE, SURVEYOR COLONY, MADURAI, TAMIL NADU

254. SHRI K KANAGARAJ JOSEPH, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE CENTRAL CRIME BRANCH, GREATER CHENNAI POLICE, VEPERY, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600007

255. SHRI S SANKAR, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, SPECIAL INVESTIGATION CELL, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

256. SHRI M ARUMUGAM, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, TSP III BN VEERAPURAM, TAMIL NADU, 600055 257. SHRI K SANKARASUBRAMANIAN, INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, CITY-1, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

258. SHRI S JOHN VICTOR, INSPECTOR OF POLICE PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT WING, PONNERI, THIRUVALLUR DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, 601204

259. SHRI V GANESAN, INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU, 631502

260. SHRI R JANARTHANAN, SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE SPECIAL BRANCH CID, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600004

261. SHRI J ULAGANATHAN, SPECIAL SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE SECURITY BRANCH CID, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600028

262. SHRI P MUTHURAMALINGAM, SPECIAL SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU, 623503

263. SHRI I SRINIVASAN, SPECIAL SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, SPECIAL INVESTIGATION CELL CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

264. SHRI H GUNALAN, SPECIAL SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, HEADQUARTERS CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

265. SHRI K PURUSHOTHAMAN, SPECIAL SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE VIGILANCE AND ANTI CORRUPTION, CITY V CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600016

266. SHRI N BASKARAN, HEAD CONSTABLE-15858, SPECIAL BRANCH CID, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 600004

267. SHRI S CHANDRA SEKHAR REDDY, SP, SANGAREDDY, TELANGANA, 502001

268. SHRI MALIGELI NARYANA, AIG (LAW AND ORDER), HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500004 269. SHRI SANGIPAGI FRANCIS, ASSAULT COMMANDER (GREY HOUNDS), HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500089

270. SHRI RAM PRAKASH BAGGU, COMMANDANT, TSSP, KHAMMAM, TELANGANA 507303 271. SHRI E RAMACHANDRA REDDY, SP (NC), RACHAKONDA, TELANGANA, 508252PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 277 272. SHRI D UDAY KUMAR REDDY, ADDL SP, KOTHAGUDEM, TELANGANA, 507101

273. SHRI SURYANENI PRABHAKAR RAO, DSP, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500004

274. SHRI V SURYACHANDRA RAO, DSP, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500004

275. SHRI KHAJA MOINUDDIN, SI, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500004

276. SHRI SYED MAQBOOL PASHA, SI, WARANGAL, TELANGANA, 506002

277. SHRI MOHAMMED ALI KHAN MUQTHAR, ASI, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500004

278. SHRI G LAXMINARSIMHA RAO, HC, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, 500002

279. SHRI MOHAMMED AZEEZUDDIN, HC, WARANGAL, TELANGANA, 506001

280. SHRI PHANINDRA KUMAR JAMATIA, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, DHALAI, TRIPURA, 799278 281. SHRI SATYAJIT DEBNATH, DY SP, AGARTALA, TRIPURA, 799010

282. SHRI SAROJ BHATTACHARJEE, INSPECTOR, AGARTALA, TRIPURA, 799003

283. SHRI BHIM SINGH, SUBEDAR, AGARTALA, TRIPURA, 799008

284. SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB, SUBEDER, TRIPURA, TRIPURA, 799102

285. SHRI RATAN LAL PODDER, HAVILDAR, TRIPURA, TRIPURA, 799141

286. SHRI RAMESH, COMDT PAC, 48 BATALIAN SONBHADRA, UTTAR PRADESH, 231216

287. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR SINGH, ADDL SP, FIROZABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 283203

288. SMT. SUDHA SINGH, ADDL SP, GAUTAMBUDDH NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, 201301

289. SHRI DINESH SINGH, ADSP, BIJNOR, UTTAR PRADESH, 246701

290. SHRI RAM BADAN SINGH, ADDL SP, ETAWAH, UTTAR PRADESH, 206001

291. SHRI SHABIHUL HUMD, DYSP, AZAMGARH, UTTAR PRADESH

292. SHRI DILEEP SINGH, DYSP, BAGPAT, UTTAR PRADESH

293. SHRI OM PRAKASH, DYSP, BANDA, UTTAR PRADESH

294. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR BISHT, DYSP, SITAPUR, UTTAR PRADESH

295. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR SHARMA, DYSP, JALAUN, UTTAR PRADESH

296. SHRI NAND LAL, DY SP, MAU, UTTAR PRADESH

297. SHRI RAMCHANDRA DIXIT, INSPECTOR, ETAWA, UTTAR PRADESH, 206001

298. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR TYAGI, INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

299. SHRI RAMPAL SINGH, INSPECTOR, MATHURA, UTTAR PRADESH, 281001

300. SHRI CHANDRABHAN SHARMA, INSPECTOR, ANTI CORRUPTION LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

301. SHRI KRISHNAPAL SHARMA, COMPANY COMMANDER, 06BN PAC MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, 250001

302. SHRI MOHAMMAD NISAR AHMAD, COMPANY COMMANDER, 36BN PAC VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, 221008

303. SHRI RAJ KUMAR, INSPECTOR, SHAHJAHANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, 242001

304. SHRI UMESH CHANDRA TYAGI, INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

305. SHRI SUDHAKAR SHARMA, INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

306. SHRI ASHA RAM TYAGI, INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001278 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 307. SHRI RAVINDRA SINGH, INSPECTOR, VIGILANCE LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001 308. SHRI RAM NARESH DWIVEDI, INSPECTOR, SIT LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

309. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR, INSPECTOR, EOW LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

310. SHRI RAMESHWAR SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, DGP HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

311. SHRI BABBAN KUMAR VERMA, SUB INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001 312. SHRI RISHIPAL SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR AP, MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, 250004

313. SHRI DINESH KUMAR SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006 314. SHRI LAXMIKANT DWIVEDI, SUB INSPECTOR, SONBHADRA, UTTAR PRADESH, 231206 315. SHRI NARENDRA SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, KANPUR DEHAT, UTTAR PRADESH, 209101

316. SHRI BHOLA SINGH KUSHWAHA, SUB INSPECTOR, GONDA, UTTAR PRADESH, 271001

317. SHRI OPENDRA NATH PANDEY, PLATOON COMMANDER, 32BN PAC LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226023

318. SHRI JAMUNA PRASAD TIWARI, SUB INSPECTOR, GHAZIPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, 233001 319. SHRI MAINEJAR PRASAD, PLATOON COMMANDER, 34BN PAC VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, 221108 320. SHRI ANAND KUMAR SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, PILIBHIT, UTTAR PRADESH, 262001

321. SHRI JANMED, SUB INSPECTOR, RAIBAREILY, UTTAR PRADESH, 229001

322. SHRI SHIV MANGAL, SUB INSPECTOR, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006

323. SHRI CHANDRAPAL BHARDWAJ, SUB INSPECTOR, GHAZIABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 201001 324. SHRI PRABHU NATH SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR LIU, FAIZABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 224001 325. SHRI VINOD KUMAR, PLATOON COMMANDER, 06BN PAC MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, 250001 326. SHRI BHUPENDRA SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, SAMBHAL, UTTAR PRADESH, 244302

327. SHRI SANT KUMAR, SUB INSPECTOR, AMROHA, UTTAR PRADESH, 244221

328. SHRI SHYORAJ SINGH SHARMA, SUB INSPECTOR, AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH, 282006

329. SHRI RAM KUMAR SINGH TOMAR, SUB INSPECTOR, SAHARANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, 247001 330. SHRI KAILASH BABU, SUB INSPECTOR, MATHURA, UTTAR PRADESH, 281001

331. SHRI SHRAWAN KUMAR PANDEY, SUB INSPECTOR, PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH, 211001 332. SHRI PRATAP NARAYAN MISHRA, SUB INSPECTOR, AMBEDKAR NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, 224122 333. SHRI RAMVEER SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR, CHITRAKOOT, UTTAR PRADESH, 210205

334. SHRI ARVIND KUMAR, HEAD CONSTABLE, VIGILANCE LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006 335. SHRI BABULAL, HEAD CONSTABLE, VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, 221002

336. SHRI DHARMENDRA KUMAR TRIPATHI, HEAD CONSTABLE, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006 337. SHRI AMARPAL SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006

338. SHRI MAHESH KUMAR, HEAD CONSTABLE, 23BN PAC MDD, UTTAR PRADESH, 244001

339. SHRI MOHAMMAD SULTAN, HEAD CONSTABLE, 04TH BN PAC, UTTAR PRADESH, 211011 340. SHRI TEJPAL SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, 38BN PAC AIH, UTTAR PRADESH, 202001

341. SHRI NAND RAM SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, SECURITY HQ LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226007 342. SHRI KALYAN SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, 26BN PAC, UTTAR PRADESH, 273401PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 279 343. SHRI BHUPENDRA SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH, 282005

344. SHRI RAMESH CHANDRA PANDEY, HEAD CONSTABLE, FPB LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006 345. SHRI DAROGA LAL, HEAD CONSTABLE, FATEHPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, 212601

346. SHRI VIDYA BHUSHAN SHUKLA, HEAD CONSTABLE, VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, 221002 347. SHRI AVINASH CHANDRA, HEAD CONSTABLE, KANNAUJ, UTTAR PRADESH, 209725

348. SHRI MAHAVEER PRASAD, HEAD CONSTABLE, INT HQ LKW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226006 349. SHRI RAMVEER SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, MATHURA, UTTAR PRADESH, 281001

350. SHRI SANTRAM YADAV, HEAD CONSTABLE, MAHOBA, UTTAR PRADESH, 210427

351. SHRI VEER PRAKASH RAWAT, HEAD CONSTABLE, BHARTI BOARD LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

352. SHRI SURENDRA SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, MORADABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 244001

353. SHRI GANESH PAL SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE, ETAH, UTTAR PRADESH, 207001

354. SHRI NAGENDRA NATH PANDEY, HEAD CONSTABLE, FAIZABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 224001 355. SHRI HAWALDAR YADAV, HEAD CONSTABLE, AZAMGARH, UTTAR PRADESH, 276001

356. SHRI DEVKI NANDAN JOSHI, INSPECTOR (LIPIK), RANGE OFFICE MORADABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, 244001

357. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR AGRAWAL, INSPECTOR, DGP HQ LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001 358. SHRI LAL PRATAP SINGH, INSPECTOR, UPPCL LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, 226001

359. SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR GUPTA, INSPECTOR, GAUTAMBUDHNAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, 201301 360. SHRI SHRIDHAR PRASAD BADOLA, DY SP, DISTRICT RUDRAPRAYAG, UTTARAKHAND, 246171 361. SHRI HEERA SINGH RANA, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, IRB I RAMNAGAR NAINITAL, UTTARAKHAND, 263139

362. SHRI PRAKASH CHANDRA SHARMA, SI (VISHESH SHRENI), CM SECURITY, DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, 248001

363. SHRI DHAN RAM, PLATOON COMMANDER (VISHESH SHRENI), 46 BN PAC RUDRAPUR, UTTARAKHAND, 263153

364. SHRI ADITYA RAM, SI (VISHESH SHRENI), SDRF DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND,248140

365. SHRI JOYDEV GHOSH, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ALIPURDUAR POLICE STATION, DIST- ALIPURDUAR, WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, 736122

366. SMT. MUMTAZ BEGUM, INSPECTOR OF POLICE IC WOMEN POLICE STATION, SILIGURI WOMEN POLICE STATION, SILIGURI POLICE COMMISSIONERATE, WEST BENGAL., WEST BENGAL, 734003 367. SHRI JOYSURJA MUKHERJEE, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SOUTH EAST DIVISION, WEST BENGAL, 700017

368. SHRI SATYA PRAKASH UPADHYAY, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SOUTH SUBURBAN DIVISION, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700033

369. SHRI BIBHAS KUMAR MONDAL, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, LALBAZAR, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700001

370. SHRI SUMAN BASU, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, LALBAZAR, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700001

371. SHRI JONAKI BAGCHI, SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, BIDHANNAGAR POLICE COMMISSIONERATE, WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, 700106280 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 372. SHRI SUMAN CHAKRABORTY, SUB INSPECTOR, CID, WEST BENGAL, BHABANI BHAWAN, WEST BENGAL, 700027

373. SMT. ZINNA TARA KHATUN, LADY SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SOUTH WEST DIVISION, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700033

374. SHRI SK JAINAL HAQUE, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, HOWRAH GRP DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, 711101

375. SHRI SUMAN SINGH BHANDARI, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, SVSPA, BARRACKPORE, WEST BENGAL, 700120

376. SHRI ASHIS KUMAR KUNDU, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, NORTH 24 PARGANAS DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, 700129

377. SHRI BARUN KUMAR PAL, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, ASANSOL DURGAPUR, WEST BENGAL, 713304

378. SHRI PARIMAL SARKAR, ARMED ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, BRIGADE HQ, KOLKATA ARMED POLICE, WEST BENGAL, 700027

379. SHRI ANUP DAS, CONSTABLE, ENFORCEMENT BRANCH, WEST, BENGAL, 1ST FLOOR BHABANI BHAWAN, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, 700027

380. SHRI SURAJIT BAIN, CONSTABLE, DIRECTORATE OF SECURITY, WB 13, LORD SINHA ROAD, KOLKATA-700071, WEST BENGAL, 700071

381. SHRI KAMAL CHANDRA MONDAL, CONSTABLE, POLICE OFFICE, PURULIA, WEST BENGAL, 723101 382. SHRI GOPAL CHANDRA JANA, CONSTABLE, PASCHIM MEDINIPUR ON DEPUTATION DIG (MR OFFICE), WEST BENGAL, 721301

383. SHRI DAYAMOY PRATIHAR, CONSTABLE, LINE OR, PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, 721101

384. SHRI PROKASH BISWAS, CONSTABLE DRIVER, BIDHANNAGAR POLICE COMMISSIONERATE, STADIUM GATE NO- 03, SECTOR-III, SALT LAKE, WEST BENGAL, 700106

385. SHRI HARENDRASINH CHHIBUSINH RATHOD, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CRIME BRANCH, DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI, 396230

386. SHRI SHIBESH SINGH, SR SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP, LAKSHADWEEP, 682555

387. SHRI V NARAYANASAMY, SUB INSPECTOR, ODIANSALAI PS, PUDUCHERRY, 605001

388. DR. ARUN KUMAR MEHTA, DIRECTOR MEDICAL, SHILLONG, ASSAM RIFLES, 793010

389. SHRI MANGAL SINGH, SUBEDAR, RADHANAGAR, ASSAM RIFLES, 932030

390. SHRI BHAGWAN SINGH, NAIB SUBEDAR, 43, ASSAM RIFLE, C/O 99 APO, ASSAM RIFLES, 932043 391. SHRI MD NAZIMUDDIN, WARRANT OFFICER, GHASPANI, ASSAM RIFLES, 932041

392. SHRI RADHE SHYAM PRASAD, WARRANT OFFICER, TENGNOUPAL, ASSAM RIFLES, 932012 393. SHRI NARENDRA BAHADUR CHHETRI, WARRANT OFFICER, LUNGLEI, MIZORAM, ASSAM RIFLES, 932001

394. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR, WARRANT OFFICER, KADAMTALA, ASSAM RIFLES, 932037

395. SHRI DIN PRASAD GURUNG, WARRANT OFFICER, CHURACHANDPUR, ASSAM RIFLES, 932025 396. SHRI KABINDRA TALUKDAR, HAVILDAR, KOHIMA, ASSAM RIFLES, 797001

397. SHRI KHARAK SINGH, HAVILDAR, NAGINIMORA, ASSAM RIFLES, 932035

398. SHRI SIB SANKAR MAJUMDAR, HAVILDAR, SERCHHIP, ASSAM RIFLES, 932010PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 281 399. SHRI DINESH KUMAR BOORA, DIG (OPS), FTR HQ BSF TRIPURA, BSF, 799012

400. SHRI MRITYUNJAYA KUMAR, DIG (G), FTR HQ BSF TRIPURA, BSF, 799012

401. SHRI TEJINDER PAL SINGH SIDHU, COMMANDANT (ADM), SHQ BSF, GURDASPUR, BSF, 143521 402. SHRI MANJINDER SINGH, COMMANDANT, STC BSF, BANGALORE, BSF, 560063

403. SHRI ANIL KUMAR SINHA, COMMANDANT, SPL DG BSF EAST COMMAND, KOLKATA, BSF, 700019 404. SHRI KALYAN KANTI MAJUMDAR, COMMANDANT, FTR HQ BSF KOLKATA, BSF, 700071 405. SHRI TARNI KUMAR TIU, COMMANDANT (ADM), SHQ BSF KOLKATA, BSF, 700035

406. SHRI ANIL VERMA, COMMANDANT, SPL DG BSF EAST COMMAND, KOLKATA, BSF, 700019 407. SHRI RAMESH KUMAR, COMMANDANT, BIDR BSF, ACADEMY TEKANPUR, BSF, 475005 408. SHRI BALWANT SINGH PANGTEY, COMMANDANT, SHQ BSF JOWAI, SHILLONG, BSF, 793001 409. SHRI RAJENDRA SINGH, SECOND IN COMMAND (OPS), HQ SDG WEST COMMAND CHANDIGARH, BSF, 160003

410. SHRI ROOP CHAND CHANDRA, SECOND IN COMMAND, 177 BN BSF, BSF, 125011

411. SHRI JAL DHARI MEENA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 69 BN BSF, BSF, 303805

412. SHRI BRIJ KISHORE DWIVEDI, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 55 BN BSF, BSF, 799260

413. SHRI BABU LAL KISKU, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 181 BN BSF, BSF, 152116

414. SHRI HARI RAM MEENA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 132 BN BSF, BSF, 145024

415. SHRI RAJEEV MOHAN KOSHIK, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 176 BN BSF, BSF, 181101

416. SHRI BHUPINDER VIKAS, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 89 BN BSF, BSF, 181201

417. SHRI RASHBEHARI DUTTA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 153 BN BSF, BSF, 741235

418. SHRI NAGESHWAR SINGH DHAKA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, FHQ BSF NEW DELHI, BSF, 110003 419. SHRI BRAJENDRA SINGH PARIHAR, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 156 BN BSF, BSF, 335051

420. SHRI AKHIL CHANDRA MANDAL, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 07 BN BSF, BSF, 788712

421. SHRI RAM BHAJ, ASSTT COMMANDANT, 25 BN BSF, BSF, 110071

422. SHRI BAGATAWAR SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), CSWT BSF INDORE, BSF, 452005

423. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR, INSPECTOR (GD), SHQ BSF SUNDERBANI, BSF, 185153

424. SHRI BALKAR SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), 69 BN BSF, BSF, 303805

425. SHRI KAPIL KUMAR SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), 25 BN BSF, BSF, 110071

426. SHRI JOGINDER SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), 177 BN BSF, BSF, 125011

427. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR, INSPECTOR (GD), 137 BN BSF, BSF, 185102

428. SHRI JAI SINGH VERMA, INSPECTOR (GD), 173 BN BSF, BSF, 184121

429. SHRI HARIBA SURYAKANT DHADAKE, INSPECTOR (GD), 26 BN BSF, BSF, 794001

430. SHRI KESHAV PRASAD SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), 169 BN BSF, BSF, 152123

431. SHRI INDRAPAL SINGH KUSHWAH, INSPECTOR (GD), 18 BN BSF, BSF, 345002

432. SHRI SURESH KUMAR, INSPECTOR (MIN), FHQ BSF NEW DELHI, BSF, 110003

433. SHRI SAMBHU NATH HALDER, INSPECTOR (COMN), SHQ BSF KOLKATA, BSF, 700035

434. SHRI T MADAN MOHAN REDDY, INSPECTOR (CIPHER), FTR HQ BSF, M&C, BSF, 788025

435. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SENGAR, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 127 BN BSF, BSF, 181124

436. SHRI KHUMAN SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), STC BSF JODHPUR, BSF, 342026282 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 437. SHRI HARJIT SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 26 BN BSF, BSF, 794001

438. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 93 BN BSF, BSF, 797001

439. SHRI BHAGWAN SINGH SHEKHAWAT, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 55 BN BSF, BSF, 799260

440. SHRI KISHORI LAL, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 28 BN BSF, BSF, 733130

441. SHRI RAM AVTAR, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 78 BN BSF, BSF, 181101

442. SHRI RAM RAJ, ASSTT SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 153 BN BSF, BSF, 741235

443. SHRI JAHAR DEBNATH, HEAD CONSTABLE (UPHOLSTER), SHQ BSF JAMMU, BSF, 181124 444. SHRI RIYAZ AHMED, HEAD CONSTABLE (GD), 28 BN BSF, BSF, 733130

445. SHRI SARWASHRESTHA AMBASTHA, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, CISF UNIT BSL BOKARO, CISF, 827001

446. SHRI PRADIP KUMAR BHARTI, SR COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT NALCO DAMANJODI, CISF, 763008 447. SHRI SUDHU BHAGAT, SENIOR COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT PTPS PATRATU, CISF, 829119 448. SHRI SHANKAR MANJHI, COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT DAMEL DELHI, CISF, 110077

449. SHRI BHUPINDER SINGH, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT IPGCL DELHI, CISF, 110002 450. SHRI OMBIR SINGH, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, CISF UNIT CGBS DELHI, CISF, 110011

451. SHRI RAVINDRA SINGH, ASST COMMANDANT/ EXECUTIVE, CISF RTC BARWAHA, CISF, 451115 452. SHRI NIRANJAN SINGH RAWAT, ASST COMMANDANT/ EXECUTIVE, CISF KRTC MUNDALI, CISF, 754013

453. SHRI AJIT SINGH SAMYAL, ASST COMMANDANT/ EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT CGBS DELHI, CISF, 110011 454. SHRI DAMODAR VISALAM RAJARAM, ASST COMMANDANT / EXE LOCAL RANK, CISF UNIT APEP ALWAYE, CISF, 683112

455. SHRI MUKHTAR AHMED, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT CCL KARGALI, CISF, 825102

456. SHRI BABU LAL SHARMA, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT WCL CHHINDWARA, CISF, 480441

457. SHRI KALU RAM, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT CGBS DELHI, CISF, 110011 458. SHRI HARU SEN, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT OIL DULIAJAN, CISF, 786602 459. SHRI S ANANDAN, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF RTC ARAKKONAM, CISF, 631152 460. SHRI C VIKRAMAN, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT IPRC MAHENDRAGIRI, CISF, 627133

461. SHRI R MURALIDHARAN NAIR, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT AIRPORT COCHIN, CISF, 683133

462. SHRI AMRIT EKKA, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT BSP BHILAI, CISF, 490001 463. SHRI DURGA PRASAD MEHRA, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT BHEL BHOPAL, CISF, 462002

464. SHRI K RADHAKRISHNAN NAIR, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT BPCL KOCHI, CISF, 682302

465. SHRI M SHREEDHARAN PILLAI, ASST SUB INSPECTOR/EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT IPRC MAHENDRAGIRI, CISF, 627133

466. SHRI SASIDHARAN K K, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT CSY COCHIN, CISF, 682015 467. SHRI R SIDDHARTHAN, ASST SUB INSPECTOR / EXECUTIVE, CISF UNIT NLC NEYVELI, CISF, 607801PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 283 468. SHRI HARI BHAI MORI, HEAD CONSTABLE / GD, CISF UNIT ONGC AHMEDABAD, CISF, 380005 469. SHRI CHITT RANJAN MAHAPATRA, COMMANDANT, INTELLIGENCE BUREAU, 35 SP MARG, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110021

470. SHRI HARJINDER SINGH GHUMAN, COMMANDANT, 67 BN, CRPF, SHILONG (MEGHALAYA), CRPF, 793001

471. SHRI MEGH RAJ, COMMANDANT, 1ST SIGNAL BN, CRPF, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110072

472. SHRI RAJESH PANDEY, COMMANDANT, 156 BN, CRPF, CHIRANG (ASSAM), CRPF, 783385 473. SHRI RAGHUVANSH KUMAR, COMMANDANT, 123 BN, CRPF, BALAGHAT (MP), CRPF, 481102 474. SHRI AMIT KUMAR SINGH, COMMANDANT, 2ND SIGNAL BN, CRPF, HYDERABAD (TELANGANA), CRPF, 500005

475. SHRI SURESH S, COMMANDANT, KASHMIR OPS SECTOR, CRPF, SRINAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 191101 476. SHRI NARVIR SINGH, COMMANDANT, 220 BN, CRPF, ROHTAK (HR), CRPF, 124010

477. SHRI KAMLESH SINGH, COMMANDANT, 79 BN,CRPF, SRINAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 190001

478. SHRI RAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT, COMMANDANT, 02 BN, CRPF, SUKMA (CG), CRPF, 494111 479. SHRI B JAYAKRISHNAN, COMMANDANT, 105 RAF, CRPF, COIMBATORE, CRPF, 641111

480. SHRI S S H RIZVI, COMMANDANT, 233(M) BN, CRPF, AT GC, LUCKNOW, CRPF, 226008

481. SHRI NARESH KUMAR SHARMA, COMMANDANT, NSG, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110037

482. SHRI RAVINDER SINGH, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 67 BN, CRPF, SHILONG (MEGHALAYA), CRPF, 793001

483. SHRI SATPAL, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 163 BN, CRPF, ANANTNAG (J&K), CRPF, 192212

484. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE JOSHI, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 52 BN, CRPF, KISHTWAR (J&K), CRPF, 182204 485. SHRI MANOJ KUMAR, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 82 BN, CRPF, SRINAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 190001 486. SHRI SANJAY GAUTAM, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 112 BN, CRPF, DALTONGANJ, PALAMU (JHARKHAND), CRPF, 822102

487. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR YADAV, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, 122 BN, CRPF, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110074 488. SHRI LALAN KUMAR PANDEY, DY COMMANDANT, GC CRPF, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110072 489. SHRI ARVIND KUMAR SINGH, DY COMMANDANT, 103 RAF, VAZIRABAD, DELHI, CRPF, 110090 490. SHRI RAJESH TIWARI, DY COMMANDANT, 224 BN, CRPF, GC CAMPUS, ALLAHABAD(UP), CRPF, 211013

491. SHRI MOHAMMAD ISMAIL ANSARI, INSPECTOR, 99 BN RAF, SECUNDERABAD, RANGAREDDY (T.S), CRPF, 500078

492. SHRI HEIKHAM INAO SINGH, INSPECTOR, 86 BN CRPF IMPHAL, CRPF, 795004

493. SHRI OM SINGH, INSPECTOR, 133 BN, CRPF RANCHI (JHARKHAND), CRPF, 834004

494. SHRI ANJANI KUMAR, INSPECTOR, 155 BN, CRPF, BOKAJAN (ASSAM), CRPF, 782480

495. SHRI RAMJI LAL SEMAR, INSPECTOR, CTC, CRPF, GWALIOR, CRPF, 475330

496. SHRI RAMKHILADI JAT, INSPECTOR, 61 BN, SHIVPORA, SRINAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 190004 497. SHRI TARACHAND, INSPECTOR, 112 BN, CRPF, DALTONGANJ, PALAMU (JHARKHAND), CRPF, 822102 498. SHRI RAJENDER SINGH, INSPECTOR, 84 BN, CRPF, CHATHA, JAMMU, CRPF, 180009

499. SHRI DEVENDER SINGH, INSPECTOR, GC CRPF GREATER NOIDA, CRPF, 201306

500. SHRI JITENDRA PRASAD SINGH, INSPECTOR, 189 BN, CRPF, BALANGIR, ODISHA, CRPF, 767002284 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 501. SHRI LACHAM SINGH BISHT, INSPECTOR (GD), 110 BN, CRPF, LETHPORA (J&K), CRPF, 190001 502. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL, SUBEDAR MAJOR (GD), GC CRPF, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110072

503. SHRI JAGDISH PRASAD MISHRA, INSPECTOR (GD), 92 BN CRPF WADOORA, SOPORE ( J&K), CRPF, 193201

504. SHRI PUDHUCODE VENKATACHALAM SUNDARAM, INSPECTOR, 141 BN, CRPF, BHADRACHALAM, (TELANGANA), CRPF, 507111

505. SHRI M A NANAIAH, INSPECTOR, 113 BN, CRPF, GADCHIROLI MAHARASHTRA, CRPF, 442606 506. SHRI SURJEET SINGH, INSPECTOR, 69 BN, CRPF, IMPHAL (MANIPUR), CRPF, 795002

507. SHRI BRIJRAJ SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), 124 BN, CRPF, SALBAGAN, AGARTALA, TRIPURA, CRPF, 799012

508. SHRI MODALAVALASA POLU NAIDU, INSPECTOR, 39 BN, CRPF, SAI ASHRAYA APARTMENTS, GANNAVARAM, KRISNNA, VIJAYAWADA, A.P, CRPF, 521101

509. SHRI SRINIWAS SINGH, SI, 218 BN CRPF, GUMLA (JHARKHAND), CRPF, 835207

510. SHRI BIJAY SHANKAR MISHRA, SI, 10 BN, CRPF, PO+PS-HOWLY, BARPETA, ASSAM, CRPF, 781316 511. SHRI BALI MOHAMMAD, SI, 52 BN, CRPF, KISHTWAR (J&K), CRPF, 182204

512. SHRI KAVIRAJ, SI, 61 BN, CRPF, SHIVPORA, SRINAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 190004

513. SHRI DAYA NAND, SI, GC, CRPF RAMBAGH, SRINAGAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), CRPF, 190015 514. SHRI ANUJ KUMAR PANDEY, SI, GC, CRPF, GWALIOR (MP), CRPF, 474001

515. SHRI NARESH KUMAR, SI, 24 BN, CRPF, KULGAM (J&K), CRPF, 934024

516. SHRI JAILAL, SI, 86 BN CRPF, LAMPHELPAT, IMPHAL, CRPF, 795004

517. SHRI AMRIT BAHADUR KHADKA, SI, 20 BN, CRPF, DIPHU, (ASSAM), CRPF, 782460

518. SHRI RAJ KUMAR, SI (GD), GC CRPF, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110072

519. SHRI KUMOD KUMAR, SI, RTC, CRPF, RAJGIR, CRPF, 803116

520. SHRI KEWAL KRISHAN, SI, 137 BN, CRPF, UDHAMPUR (J&K), CRPF, 182101

521. SHRI RAJ KUMAR SINGH, SI, 31 BN, CRPF, MAYUR VIHAR, NEW DELHI, CRPF, 110096

522. SHRI KORBAN ALI, SI, O/O DIGP, SKOR, AWANTIPORA (J&K), CRPF, 192122

523. SHRI RAJU LAXMAN WERULKAR, ASI, 221 BN CRPF, GC CAMPUS GREATER NOIDA (UP), CRPF, 410208

524. SHRI SARBJIT SINGH, HC, 121 BN CRPF, HIRANAGAR (J&K), CRPF, 184142

525. SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN PUTEL, CONSTABLE, 189 BN, CRPF, BALANGIR, ODISHA, CRPF, 767002 526. SHRI KUNWAR PAL SINGH, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, NORTHERN FRONTIER, ITBP, SEEMADWAR, DEHRADUN(UTTRAKHAND), ITBP, 248146

527. SHRI RAM MEHAR SINGH, DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, NORTH WEST FRONTIER, ITBP, POST OFFICE AIR FORCE STATION, CHANDIGARH (UT), ITBP, 160003

528. SHRI CHHOTA RAM JAT, COMMANDANT, SWT SCHOOL, KARERA, ITBP DISTT SHIVPURI MP, ITBP, 473662

529. SHRI ANAND SINGH YERSONG, COMMANDANT, SECTOR HEAD QUARTER (DELHI) ITBP TIRGI CAMP NEW DELHI, ITBP, 110062

530. SHRI MUKESH KUMAR SARAF, COMMANDANT, SS BATTALION, ITBP POST OFFICE NATHUPUR DISTT SONIPAT (HARYANA), ITBP, 131029PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 285 531. SHRI AVNINDRA KUMAR RAI, ADDITIONAL JAG / COMMANDANT, DIRECTORATE GENERAL, ITBP, BLOCK 2 CGO COMPLEX LODHI ROAD NEW DELHI, ITBP, 110003

532. SHRI RANBIR SINGH NEGI, SECOND-IN-COMMAND, NORTH EAST FRONTIER, ITBP ITANAGAR (ARUNACHAL PRADESH), ITBP, 791111

533. SHRI UMANG KHATTRI, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, SHQ(DEHRADUN), ITBP SEEMADWAR DEHRADUN (UTTRAKHAND), ITBP, 248146

534. SHRI LAL SINGH, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, 34 BN ITBP PO LALKUAN DISTRICT NAINITAL (UTTRAKHAND), ITBP, 262402

535. SHRI GIREESH CHANDRA PATNI, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, DTE GENL ITBP CGO COMPLEX LODHI ROAD NEW DELHI, ITBP, 110003

536. SHRI RANVIR SINGH, INSPECTOR, 28 BN ITBP, JATHUSANA DISTRICT REWARI HARYANA, ITBP, 123401

537. SHRI NAND KISHOR SATI, INSPECTOR, 8 BN ITBP GAUCHAR, DISTT:— CHAMOLI (UTTRAKHAND), ITBP, 243429

538. SHRI KUNWAR PAL, CONSTABLE, 3RD BATTALION ITBP BUKHARA CAMP DISTRICT BAREILLY (UTTAR PRADESH), ITBP, 243001

539. SHRI ASHANGBAM MEETEINGAMBA MEETEI, TEAM COMMANDER (GD), 11 SRG, NSG, MANESAR, GURUGRAM, HARYANA, NSG, 122051

540. SHRI SACHIN MITTAL, SECOND IN COMMAND, 13 SRG, NSG, MANESAR, GURUGRAM, HARYANA, NSG, 122051

541. SHRI HIMANSHU PANDE, SQUADRON COMMANDER, HQ NSG, MEHRAM NAGAR, PALAM, NEW DELHI, NSG, 110037

542. SHRI NEELAM KUMAR, RANGER- I (GD), 13 SRG, NSG, MANESAR, GURUGRAM, HARYANA, NSG, 122051

543. SHRI RANJEET SINGH, DIG (GD), SHQ GORAKHPUR (SECTOR GORAKHPUR) FCI CAMPUS PO FERTILIZER FACTORY BARGEDWA GORAKHPUR (UP), SSB, 273007

544. SHRI UPENDRA PRAKASH BALODI, DIG (GD), CTC SRINAGAR (CTC SRINAGAR) SRINAGAR (GARHWAL), SSB, 246274

545. SHRI HEMAM BASANT KUMAR SINGH, COMMANDANT (GD), FORCE HQRS(FORCE HQRS)EAST BLOCK V R K PURAM NEW DELHI, SSB, 110066

546. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR THAKUR, COMMANDANT (GD), 33 BN (KEWTI) KEWTI CHHATTISGARH, SSB, 494669

547. SHRI SWARNJEET SHARMA, SECOND IN COMMAND, SHQ ALWAR (AT BHILAI CHHATTISHGARH) (BHILAI) ALWAR (RAJASTHAN), SSB, 490006

548. SHRI BRIJ PAL SINGH NEGI, SECOND IN COMMAND, FTR HQR RANIKHET,SSB SEWAPURA GANJADCOLI,RANIKHET DISST-ALMORA (UTRAKHAND), SSB, 263645

549. SHRI MOTI LAL, AC (GD), 10 BN (SRINAGAR (J&K) )TATOO GROUND, BATMALOO, SRINAGAR (J&K, SSB, 190010

550. SHRI SHIV SINGH, INSPECTOR (GD), DTC ALWAR(DOG TRAINING CENTRE ALWAR)DOG TRAINING CENTRE ALWAR, SSB, 301409

551. SHRI RAMESH KUMAR, INSPECTOR (MIN), CI & JW GWALDAM(GWALDAM ACADEMY)FTR ACADEMY GWALDAM PO GWALDAM DISTT CHAMOLI (UK), SSB, 246441

552. SHRI STANZIN TOLDAN, SUB INSPECTOR (GD), 02 BN(PATTAN)PATTAN SRINAGAR J&K, SSB, 193121286 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 553. SHRI SAT PAL, ASI (GD), SHQ ALWAR (AT BHILAI CHHATTISHGARH) (BHILAI) ALWAR (RAJASTHAN), SSB, 490006

554. DR. MACHHINDRA RAMCHANDRA KADOLE, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI SC-II NEW DELHI (CAMP MUMBAI), CBI, 110003

555. SHRI MANOJ BANERJEE, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI SU KOLKATA, CBI, 700020 556. SHRI RAJAN KUMAR JHA, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI SPECIAL TASK FORCE, NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

557. SHRI TEJ PAL SINGH, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI EO-III NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003 558. SHRI R K SHIVANNA, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI ACB GUWAHATI, CBI, 781035 559. SMT. GINNI RANA, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI VIGILANCE CELL, NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

560. SHRI JOSEPH KRELO, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI ACB NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003 561. SHRI SANJAY KUMAR SAMAL, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CBI EO-VII BUBHANESWAR, CBI, 751012 562. SHRI AKSHYAY KUMAR NANDA, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CBI ACB CHHATTISGARH RAIPUR, CBI, 492005

563. SHRI YASIR ARFAT, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CBI AC-II NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

564. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE JOSHI, INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CBI EO-III NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003 565. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR, SUB INSPECTOR, CBI AC-VI/SIT NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

566. SHRI RAJEEV KUMAR, SUB INSPECTOR, CBI ACADEMY GHAZIABAD, CBI, 201002

567. SHRI ATAR SINGH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, CBI EO-I NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

568. SHRI BHUPINDER SINGH, ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR, CBI ACB GUWAHATI, CBI, 781035 569. SHRI RAMU GOLLA, HEAD CONSTABLE, CBI ACB VISAKHAPATNAM, CBI, 530017

570. SHRI RAJINDER SINGH, HC, STF NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

571. SHRI E VELU, CONSTABLE, CBI SCB CHENNAI, CBI, 600090

572. SHRI SHRI OM, CONSTABLE, CBI HEAD OFFICE NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

573. SHRI KRISHAN KUMAR SINGH, CONSTABLE, CBI EO-III NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

574. SHRI K C BENEDICT, CONSTABLE, POLICY DIVISION, NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003

575. SHRI MANISH SHARMA, CRIME ASSISTANT, INTERPOL DIVISION NEW DELHI, CBI, 110003 576. SHRI S ANANTHARAMAN, JOINT DEPUTY DIRECTOR/NP, IB HQRS. NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

577. SHRI CHETAN ANAND, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ EXE, SIB SRINAGAR, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 190001

578. SHRI DINESH CHAND RAMOLA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / EXE, SIB, DEHRADUN, MINSTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 248001

579. SHRI AKHIL SAXENA, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/EXE, WZRTC JODHPUR, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 342006

580. SHRI NGUL MINTHANG LANGEL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/NP, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINSTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

581. MS. S GAYATHRI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STAFF OFFICER, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021PART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 287 582. SHRI SHYAM SUNDER MARUTI, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLGENCE OFFICER, SIB HYDERABAD, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 500095

583. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, SIB PATNA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 800001

584. MS. TULIKA PEGU, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, BOI GUWAHATI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 781015

585. SHRI MANOHAR LAL PANWAR, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

586. SHRI VIKAS JAIN, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, SIB JAIPUR, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 302004

587. SHRI IRFAN AHMAD, DEPUTY CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, SIB RANCHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 834008

588. SHRI FRANCIS JOSEPH, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / TECH, SIB CHENNAI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 600004

589. SHRI KAMLESH KUMAR KANTH, SECTION OFFICER, SIB KOHIMA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 797001

590. SHRI LACHHMAN PARSRAM CHAWLA, PRIVATE SECRETARY, SIB MUMBAI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 400051

591. SHRI BHARAT BHUSHAN, PRIVATE SECRETARY, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

592. SHRI SUJITH SREEDHARAN PILLAI, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENT OFFICER- I / EXE, SIB,TRIVANDRUM, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 695014

593. SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR GIRI, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER- II / EXE, SIB MEERUT, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 250001

594. SHRI AJAY KUMAR SHARMA, ASSISTANR CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER- II / EXE, SIB DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110011

595. SHRI BALRAM RAI DESOR, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER- II / EXE, IB HQRS, NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

596. SHRI R C LALRAMTHANGA, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER –II / EXE, SIB AIZAWL, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 796001

597. SHRI SANT BALAK, ASSISTANT CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER- II / TECH, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

598. SHRI NARAYAN SINGH VERMA, ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER, ITBF LEH, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 194101

599. SHRI VIKASH JYOTI, SENIOR SECRETARIAT ASSISTANT, IB HQ NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

600. SHRI RAGHUBANSH SINGH, JUNIOR INTELLIGENCE OFFICER- I / EXE, SIB PATNA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 800001

601. SHRI RAJESH SEHGAL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / EXE, IB HQRS NEW DELHI, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, 110021

602. SHRI SAUMITRA ROY, ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL, SPG HQR NEW DELHI, SPG, 110077 603. SHRI VIMUKT RANJAN, ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL, SPG HQRS NEW DELHI, SPG, 110077 604. SHRI LAXMAN SINGH, SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, SPG HQRS NEW DELHI, SPG, 110077 605. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR TANWAR, JUNIOR STAFF OFFICER, NEW DELHI, NCRB, 110037288 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 606. SHRI SHIBAJEE TRIPATHY, DY SUPDT FINGER PRINT, NEW DELHI, NCRB, 110037

607. SHRI NARENDRA SINGH JANGID, INSPECTOR, NEW DELHI, NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY, 110003

608. SHRI ANIL KUMAR DUBEY, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, MUMBAI, NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY, 400026

609. SHRI BALAPPAN, HEAD CONSTABLE (DRIVER), SVP NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY HYDERABAD, SVP NPA, 500052

610. SHRI SUBASH DEB, CONSTABLE (GENERAL DUTY), NORTH EASTERN POLICE ACADEMY, UMSAW, RI BHOI DISTRICT, MEGHALAYA, NEPA, 793123

611. SHRI ZAHID KHAN, COMMANDANT, 10 BN NDRF GUNTUR ANDHRA PRADESH, NDRF, 522510 612. SHRI RAJESH NEGI, SECOND IN COMMANDANT, HQ DG NDRF NDCC-II BUILDING JAI SINGH ROAD NEW DELHI, NDRF, 110001

613. SHRI MOHMAD EBRAHIM ABDUL GHANI, DEPUTY COMMANDANT, 04 BN NDRF ARAKKONAM TN, NDRF, 631152

614. SHRI KULBIR SINGH, HEAD CONSTABLE ARMR, 02 BN NDRF KOLKATA WB, NDRF, 741246 615. SHRI INDAR PAL SINGH, INSPECTOR, NHRC NEW DELHI, NHRC, 110023

616. SHRI JITENDRA KUMAR, AVIATION SECURITY ASSISTANT, BUREAU OF CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY, 'A' WING, I-III FLOOR, JANPATH BHAWAN, JANPATH, NEW DELHI, M/O CIVIL AVIATION, 110001

617. SHRI KAMLESH PRASAD, SUB INSPECTOR (M), BSF, MHA NEW DELHI, 110001

618. SHRI T A RAMCHANDRAN, ASSISTANT SECURITY COMMISSINER, BELAPUR, NAVI MUMBAI, M/O RAILWAYS, 400614

619. SHRI KRISHNA MURALI THOTA, ASSISTANT SECURITY COMMISSIONER, KAZIPET SECUNDERABAD, M/O RAILWAYS, 506003

620. SHRI SANJAYA KUMAR SWAIN, ASSISTANT SECURITY COMMISSIONER RPF, BILASPUR, M/O RAILWAYS, 495004

621. SHRI OMPRAKASH YADAV, HEAD CONSTABLE, MUMBAI, M/O RAILWAYS, 400020

622. SHRI BASAVRAJ DAMODAR GARAG, SUB INSPECTOR, SHIVAJI NAGAR, PUNE, M/O RAILWAYS, 411005

623. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR KAHAR, SUB INSPECTOR, BHUSAWAL, M/O RAILWAYS, 425201

624. SHRI BHAGWAN BHAUSINGH RANE, ASI DRIVER, NAGPUR, M/O RAILWAYS, 440001

625. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR TRIPATHI, HEAD CONSTABLE, MUMBAI, M/O RAILWAYS, 400001 626. SHRI CHANDAN SINGH, ASI, BHOPAL, M/O RAILWAYS, 462024

627. SHRI BINOD KUMAR SHUKLA, SUB INSPECTOR, HYDERABAD, M/O RAILWAYS, 500040 628. SHRI SUKHDEV GHOSH, SUB INSPECTOR RPF, BILASPUR, M/O RAILWAYS, 495004

629. SHRI VEERANNA ANCHURI, INSPECTOR RPF, KAZIPET, M/O RAILWAYS, 506003

630. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR VISHWAKARMA, ASI, BMY, M/O RAILWAYS, 490025

631. SHRI RAMESH KUMAR BORKAR, HEAD CONSTABLE, GONDIA, M/O RAILWAYS, 441601 632. SHRI DATTATRAY VISHWANATH GODLOLU, HEAD CONSTABLE, SOLAPUR, M/O RAILWAYS, 413001 2. These awards are made under Rule 4(ii) of the rule governing the grant of Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special DutyPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 289

The 10th April 2019

No. 44-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 2nd Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Chhattisgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. I K Elesela, IPS PMG

Additional Superintendent of Police

02. Abdul Sameer Khan

(2nd Bar to PMG)

Inspector

03. Hanif Khan PMG

Assistant Sub-Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Based on a reliable intelligence input regarding presence of CPI (Maoist) cadres in the villages of Bijapur- Maharashtra border, an interstate joint operation involving the Bijapur Police and Gadchoroli Police was prepared by Shri I.K.Elesela, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations), Bijapur District. The Joint operation team under the overall command of Shri I.K.Elesela were divided into small teams led by Inspector Abdul Sameer, SI Devendra Darro, Khoman Singh, Harshad Kale, Sital Diozed, Mallayya and ASI,s Hanif Khan, Santosh Hemla, Santosh Baghel and Pune Singh Jurri. The troops crossed nearly 01 KM wide Indrawati River around 03.00 hrs on 11th January 2016 and entered at Cherpalli, Jharagudem and sendra which fall under Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.

As the parties moved further towards Kokker village, around 10.00 hrs, there was a sudden outburst of fire by heavily armed naxalites on the police party with an intention to inflict severe casualties to the police personnel. The troop commander immediately alerted his men and ordered them to take position and tactfully advance towards the location of the naxals. The troop commander announced the identity of the troops and warned the naxalites to stop the indiscriminate firing.

In spite of repeated warning, the naxalites were heavily firing on the police party. The security forces re-grouped themselves into smaller units and tactfully advanced towards the location from where the naxalites were firing. In self defense the troop commander along with his men opened fire. Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations), Bijapur District I.K. Elesela, Inspector Abdul Sameer and the ASI Hanif Khan provided cover fire to each other and risking their own lives advanced forward and led their troops to cordon the naxals from the flanks.

The concerted action by the security forces led to a successful counter ambush, breaking the prolonged resistance of the Maoists in the gun battle. After two hours of exchange of fire, the Maoists fled the site of encounter for fear of being surrounded by the police teams. After the firing ceased, the area was searched extensively whereupon one dead body of a woman in uniform identified as Lachhi, one dead body of a male Maoist identified as Gota Vinod, Member Militia were recovered. One INSAS Rifle with 03 Magazine, 17 live rounds of 5.56 mm and one Bharmar (Country made weapon), huge amount of literature, uniforms, stitching material, wires etc were also recovered. A training ground of the Maoists was located nearby.

Shri I.K. Elesela displayed keen operational sense and extreme courage to retract from a dangerous situation. His bold move to break away from the killing zone surprised the hostile forces which enabled the policemen to regroup. He was ably supported by ASI Hanif Khan who immediately grasped the directions given and executed them to perfection. His decision to plan offensive action in an area hitherto rarely operated is an example of his initiative and courage to explore new horizons. His painstaking efforts in planning and coordinating an inter-state joint operation involving specialist forces from Bijapur, Mahasrahstra and the local forces of PS Damrancha is a testimony of his professionalism and courage in extreme adversity. His fearless response when called upon by the commander deserves commendation. Together, they withstood the onslaught and successfully moved out of the killing zone without conceding any casualty. This operation is a great example of team spirit as the forces from different States fought together and for each other in adversity.

In this operation, S/Shri I K Elesela, IPS, Additional Superintendent of Police, Abdul Sameer Khan, Inspector and Hanif Khan, Assistant Sub-Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 11/01/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty290 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 45-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Chhattisgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

Shri Prakash Rathore

Sub Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 18-11-2015 an information was received from reliable sources about presence of Hidma (1st PLGA Battalion Commander), Udham Singh (Commander of Platoon No 08) along with other 80-100 armed Maoists who gathered in between jungles of Kolaiguda and Entapad PS Bhejji, Distt. Sukma plotting a conspiracy against government and attack over security forces.

For confirming the reliability of received information, the police party of total 201 security personnel marched form PS Kistaram under leadership of Shri Prakash Rathore (SHO Bhejji) on Dated 18.11.2015 at about 1700 hrs. Party Commander divided party in six small groups. First party comprising of total 51 Security personnel of DRG Group Bravo 01 & 02, under the leadership of Shri Prakash Rathore, Second party comprising of 30 Security personnel of COBRA under leadership of Asst. Comdt. Shri S. Kartiken, Third Party comprising of 30 Security Personnel of COBRA under leadership of Asst. Comdt. Shri Sunil Khinchi, Fourth Party comprising of 30 Security Personnel of COBRA under leadership of Asst.

Comdt. Shri Ravi Shekhawat, Fifth Party comprising of 44 Security Personnel of COBRA under leadership of Asst. Comdt.

Shri Ambuj Shrivastav and SI Rajveer Singh Total 230 Police Personnel moved towards target after proper operational briefings with required ration, arms & ammunitions and communication equipments etc.

The Police Party travelled the whole night to maintain secrecy of the operation under guidance of Scout Const. Kinnu Mundri and Const. Raghunath Soren. The very next day dated 19.11.2015 at about 800 hrs, the party marching towards the target in the midst of Jungles of Kolaiguda and Entapad, maintaining secrecy, silence and jungle discipline, the Guide of 2nd party Const. Alok Kumar Const. Pankaj Sharma and Const. Sher Singh had noticed some movements from the front side. They informed about the movement to the Team leader Shri Prakash Rathore. As the Party reached the target area, sensing the presence of Police, the Maoist escaped from there. Then the party took LUP in hilly area between hills of Rasatong and Masalmadgu. In the meanwhile, the party leader Shri Prakash Rathore alerted the whole party and ordered to take the proper position over wireless sets, instructed others to encircle the Maoists, he himself leading from the front, marched forward by crolling maintaining the secrecy. The party No. 01, 02 and 03 planned to encircle the hidden Maoists while other parties where tried to close their escaping areas. Sensing the presence of the Police Party, the dreaded Maoists opened fire from all sides in order to kill and loot the arms/amminations. He asked to retaliate with fire in self-deface seeing no other alternative. He instructed the second party to cover from left side and himself started firing with his AK-47 from right side cover Maoists simultaneously with order of fire to his party. While leading from front, amidst intense firings, without fearing for his life, he continuously fired upon Maoists with great courage and bravery. Moving in fierce firing, he continuously encouraged his men and replied Maoist's firing with firings. His gallant acts and extraordinary leadership motivated his party who successfully replied back around half-hour gun battle with Maoists without any loss to security force. In between the fire of exchange, the Maoists screaming the Hidma, Udham Singh, Joga, Bhaskar, Nuppo, Mase Kanni, Arjun and calling each other to kill the Police Personnel.

In that fierce exchange of fire which took place from both the sides, Asst. Comdt. Shri Virendra Kumar, PC Shri Arvind Minj, Const. Kinnu Mundri, Const. Raghunath Soren, Astt. Const. 599 Madkam Subba, Astt. Const. 405 Raju Kattam, exhibited exceptional courage and bravery and played a leading role to kill 01 women Maoists. Meanwhile SI Shri Prakash Rathore, Asst.Comdt. Shri Sunil Khinchi, SI Bhanupratap Singh, Const. Raghunath Soren, Const. Kavi Chudhari, Const. Lalit Kumar, HC Deepak Kaushik, Asst. Const. 642 Soyam Durga, Asst. Const. Madvi Deva, Asst Const. 501 Anpat Kumar exhibited exceptional courage and bravery and played a leading role to kill 01 male uniformed Maoists. Seeing quick and aggressive response, Maoists ran away by taking advantage of dense jungles and nearby hillocks.

Both the dead bodies had been recovered after thorough search with 01 No. 12 bore rifle (Near female dead body) and 02 No. INSAS Magzines with 31 round on the pouch tightened in the Male dead body along with 02 No. country made weapon, Solar Plate, Knife, Detonator, Maoists dresses, Cell, Medical kit.

While returning from the operation, on half a way, the hidden Maoists again opened fire with the intension to kill and harm the security personnel, to which Asst. Comdt. replied bravely. Seeing quick and aggressive response, Maoists ranPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 291 away by taking advantage of dense jungles and nearby hillocks. After EOF, the party thoroughly searched the area and recovered Pitthu, Naxal literature, Hand Made Bomb and blood stain with sign of dragging the bodies had been found. Blood stains were found everywhere disclosing that several other Maoists might had got killed and injured. The Police Party recovered and marched towards the PS Bhejji, again as the party reached near Vill.—Elarmadgu, the hidden Maoists fired from the far away and ran away. Later, the party safely reached to Bhejji PS in evening.

Later, Female dead Maoists was identified as Aas Jogi, Age 30 year, Resident Bilguda, PS Errabore, Konta Area Committee (Military Intelligence), and Male dead bodies uniformed Maoists was identified as Madkam Mukka@ Bhaskar Age 35 year, Resident Darbaguda PS Errabore (Konta LOS Commander) over which Chhattisgarh Government has declared of Rs. 3.00 lakh and Rs. 5.00 lakh respectively as per policy.

When the party was under attacked by Naxals, Shri Prakash Rathore, Sub Inspector, exhibited a great presence of mind and great teamspirit, keen operational sense, extra ordinary courage, bravery and conspicuous gallant and led force from front and fought valiantly without fearing for his life. His reaction not only saved life of his men, but also foiled the onslaught of a Maoists attack and he played a key role in killing of Naxals and recovering bodies of two dreaded Naxal cadres. His act also led to a good recovery of arms and ammunitions. The way Shri Prakash Rathore led the team showed his dedication and team work qualities which has definitely become a source of inspiration for other officers and subordinates.

His sheer determination to contribute to curtail the Naxal problem and courage displayed on ground definitely makes him deserving for the higher recognition.

In this operation, Shri Prakash Rathore, Sub Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 18/11/2015.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 46-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Chhatishgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Sangram Singh Dhurve PMG

Assistant Sub-Inspector

02. Adityasharan Pratap Singh PMG (Posthumously)

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Superintendent of Police, South Bastar Dantewada, Shri Kamlochan Kashyap received specific intelligence information through informer regarding of Maoists in the forests between Village Jiyakorta and Kunna who can carry out a big incident. On the basis of intelligence information of informer, Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap held discussions with commandant 230 Batallion CRPF, Additional Superintendent of Police Dr. Abhishek Pallava, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) Shri G.N. Baghel and made an operational planning.

On 16.08.2016 briefed them the presence and number of naxalites, the geographical terrain, divided them into three parties with each party given separate responsibilities. As per the meticulous operational plan made by Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap, total of 113 police personnel alongwith their arms, ammunitions and other security relates devices left from dropped at Katekalyan. Troops went by foot after dropping point and after reaching Missidubba, the troops divided themselves into three groups and started encircling the designated place as told by Superintendent of Police in briefing and operational plan. After searching the whole night, both police groups at about 0645 hrs (date17.08.2016) reached near the Maoists after dodging the Maoist guard (santri). Naxalites residing in temporary polythene made camps getting hint of presence of policemen started firing towards policemen with the intention of killing them. Sub Inspector Sangram Singh went ahead firing and entered the arc of fire, thus creating a panic among naxalites. He coordinated the forces and was292 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 instrumental in police gaining upper hand in the gun battle retaliated with fire and fought with intense bravery despite grave danger to their life. In the exhaustive battle with naxalites, Constable Adityasharan Pratap Singh got severely injured with the bullet shot injury. Constable Adityasharan Pratap Singh was firing with UBGL and went forward towards Maoists fighting with intense bravery despite grave danger to his life. He was instrumental in inflicting heavy damage on Maoists with his four rounds fired from UBGL. Maoists started escaping making use of dense forests. During encirclement, One Maoists was caught alive who after interrogation told his name as Hunga Podiyami resident of Kawedpara. Firng from both sides lasted for 45 minutes. After that firing stopped.

The incident side and nearby areas was searched extensively by police troops in which four Maoists dead bodies including one female maoist dead body was found. The dead maoist bodies was identified by Maoist member Hunga Podiyami resident of Kawedpara, kunna as (1) Joga Podiyami resident of Alnar, LGS commander (2) Rambai resident of purbati, Darbha division medical team incharge (3) Masa Kawasi resident of Bhadri mattu, Kanger valley area committee member (4) Kirdu @ Kallu, Medical Team member. The Items recovered from the incidence site and in naxalites camp are as follows: one 303 rifle, one musket rifle, one 12 bore SBL gun, one 12 bore kutta, one 315 bore rifle, fifteen rounds of 12 bore ammunitions, twenty-five rounds of 315 bore ammunitions, six rounds of 303 service rifle ammunitions, twenty-six detonators, three desi hand grenades, huge amounts of expolives, security appliances and devices, huge amounts of medicines and materials used for daily living. Police parties fired four hundred thirty rounds from AK-47, fifty eight rounds from INSAS, twenty one rounds from X caliber, one hundred twenty four rounds from SLR, four rounds from UBGL, three from pistol, One hand grenades thus in total six hundred fourty One rounds in self defence as per the allocation and expenditure lists. The injured Constable 649 Aditya Sharan Pratap Singh was sent for treatment by helicopter after informing Superintendent of Police and made the supreme sacrifice of his life for the nation. Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap himself coordinated the whole operations from district Police Head Quarter and it was only due to his specific intelligence information from close confident informers that this successful naxal operation could be conducted.

In this action Shri Kamlochan Kashyap, Superintendent of Police provided exemplary leadership to his troops at the hour of crisis. When his party was attacked by Maoists he exhibited great presence of mind and superb operational sense.

Shri Kamlochan Kashyap, Superintendent of Police, Shri Sangram Singh, Asst. Sub Inspector and Shri Adiya Sharan Pratap Singh, Constable 649 fought without caring for their life they motivated their men to defend each other, under their able guidance and leadership the police personnel kept moving forward to counter the naxal attack; knowing fully well that every step could have been fatal. The exemplary courage, lion hearted effort and gallant action without caring for their life, in servies of the Nation had brought laurels to the Chhattisgarh Police. This needs to he rewarded accordingly.

In this operation, Shri Sangram Singh Dhurve, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Late Shri Adityasharan Pratap Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 17/08/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 47-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) to the undermentioned officer of Chhattishgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Pushpraj Nagwanshi PMG (Posthumously)

Sub-Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Acting on the instructions given by the SP Kondagaon, a team of 33 Police personnel from DRG Kondagaon had set out for combined anti Maoist operations with the forces of district Narayanpur on 12.06.2016. The team was briefed to conduct the operations in the areas south and south east of village kilam ps chhotedongar district Narayanpur as there was a credible information regarding their presence and movement in the above mentioned areas.

The Police team of DRG personnel was led by Shri Awadh Ram Sahu, SI and Shri Pushparaj Nagwanshi, SI. As per the action and execution plan of this joint operation Police parties were sent into the operational areas through PS Mardapal district Kondagaon, PS Chhotedonger district Narayanpur.

The parties were cautiously and diligently carrying out the whole exercise in the presence reached the dense forests of Orrakutum near village Kilam at around 1645 hrs. on 13.06.2016 Every minute precaution and tradecraft drills were being followed but as the police party reached the earlier mentioned venue, it faced indiscriminate firing from the Maoists who had already, placed themselves in strategically advantageous positions.

The police party withstood the sudden attack and retaliated with great determination and velour. This encounter continued for about one hour. The Maoists were approaching near and the natural daylight was gradually fading away.

The team leaders Awadh Ram Sahu SI and Pushparaj Nagwanshi had their task cut out and in those moments of uncertainty, Pushparaj Nagwanshi displayed his mettle and with exemplary audacity he challenged the approcaching group of Maoists and during the exchange of fire he sustained a serious bullet injury in his abdomen area on the other front one of the DRG Commanders also sustained a bullet injury on his head.

In the short span of time the DRG team of district Kondagaon had 03 injured personnel in their team. 1. Shri Awadh Ram Sahu SI (minor injury on this skull), 2. Late Shri Pushparaj Nagwanshi SI (serious bullet injury in this abdomen area), 3. Shri Vinay Baghel Constable (minor injury in his arm).

Even after such grave injuries the team was successful in stopping the further advancement of the Maoist group and thus saved the precious lives of their colleagues and the arms ammunitions were also saved due to this gallant act, especially by Pushparaj Nagwanshi.

They were later on evacuated safely to Narayanpur and finally were admitted to Ramakrishna Hospital in Raipur.

Pushparaj Nagwanshi battled for life there and ultimately succumbed to the injuries on 23.06.2016 and made the supreme sacrifice of his life for the nation.

Sub Inspector Pushparaj Nagwanshi also displayed great professionalism and courage when his party came under heavy firing. With virtually no cover available, owing to the fact that troops were ascending the hill, he has shown tremendous determination to fight back the enemy and not yield the ground. His fearless counter-ambush tactics successfully warded off the enemy.

In this operation, Late Shri Pushparaj Nagwanshi, Sub-Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 13/06/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 48-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Chhattishgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Mohit Garg, IPS

Additional Superintendent of Police

02. Nilesh Pandey

Inspector

03. Devendra Darro

Sub-Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Based on the intelligence input about presence of a naxalite small action team, comprising of naxal commanders and leaders, in Bijapur town to carry out some major incident and killings in Bijapur and under orders of S.P. Bijapur Shri K.L. Dhruwa, a joint team of DRG and CRPF of strength 54 headed by Additional SP Bijapur Shri Mohit Garg was formed and properly brief to set out for a cordon and search operation in Kokdapara-Tumnar road on 10.07.2016 around 16:30 hrs.

The joint team was divided into 03 parties with Additional SP Bijapur Mohit Garg leading party No.01 comprising of Inspector Chanakya Nag and troop, Inspector Nilesh Pandey leading party No.02 and CRPF Assistant Commandant Keshav Mishra leading party No.03. All the parties cordoned the target area to check the movement of the naxal small action team. Aroung 17:30 hrs, a suspicious 04 wheeler was spotted going from Tumnar road towards Bijapur town. SI Devendra Darro signaled and tried stopping the vehicle for checking. On seeing the Police party, the vehicle stopped and about 8-10 armed naxalites jumped out of the vehicle and started firing indiscriminately on the party in which SI Devendra Darro was hit in his thigh. Additional SP Mohit Garg immediatelly ordered all the parties to take cover and asked the naxalites to stop firing and surrender but the naxal small action team kept on firing at the police parties on which Additional SP Mohit Garg ordered party No.01 commander TI Nilesh Pandey and Party No.02 commander AC Keshav Mishra to retaliate and tactically surround the naxalites from both sides while he and his party gave cover fire while closing in towards the naxalites and kept on retaliating in self defense. As all the three parties surrounded the naxalites, they started heavy fire on all the three parties but could not match up to the retaliatory fire and tactics of the police parties and fled to the jungles taking advantage of the darkness and dense forest. SP Bijapur K.L. Dhruwa who was closely monitoring the exchange of fire from the headquarters immediately took a rescue party and rushed to evacuate injured SI Devendra Darro from amidst the firing. After the firing stopped, the area was searched and 04 male naxalite dead bodies were recovered from different spots along with 01 9mm automatic pistol with magazine and 03 live rounds, 01 315 bore country made pistol, 01 bharmar rifle with ceiling, 10 live rounds of AK-47, 18 live rounds of 9mm pistol, 03 live rounds of 315 bore country made pistol, 01 missed round of 315 bore country made pistol, 02 empty cartridges of 9mm pistol, 01 empty shell of 315 bore country made pistol, 01 motorola manpack set, 01 wrist watch, 01 black bag, 01 torch and other miscellaneous naxal material.

FIR No. 58/2016 U/s 147,148,149, 307 IPC, 25, 27 Arms Act was registered after the incident and the case was taken up for investigation. The bodies were later identified as :—

1. Vekko Boti @ Ukaas, L.G.S Commander, Madded Area Committee, West Bastar Divi.

2. Raju Punem @ Sannu, Dy. Com., Area Committee Platon No.02, West Bastar Divi.

3. Padam Laxman, Member, Company No. 02, West Bastar Division.

4. Sudru Korsa, RPC Adhyaksha, Village Mankeli, Distt- Bijapur.

The operation was successful owing to the exceptional courage shown by the DRG, District Police and CRPF. The men have hazarded their lives in national interest and successfully neutralized four deadly Maoists and recovered the dead bodies and weapons. This operation not only thwarted the lethal plans of naxalite small action team but destroyed the team that was in full swing during the months of June and July 2016 and perpetrated a series of killings in Madded area.

Shri Mohit Garg, Additional SP Bijapur and SI Devendra Darro, who came under the killing zone first, displayed exceptional courage and presence of mind. Shri Mohit Garg, Additional SP Bijapur anticipated grave danger for his men and tactically launched a counter-offensive attack. His leadership and audacious response resulted in achieving success without suffering any loss of life or material. SI Devendra Darro demonstrated great courage and determination in staying unnerved amidst heavy firing.

In this operation, S/Shri Mohit Garg, IPS, Additional Superintendent of Police, Nilesh Pandey, Inspector and Devendra Darro, Sub-Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 10/07/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 49-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Chhattishgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

Shri Mulchand Kanwar PMG (Posthumously)

Sub-Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 16.03.2017 Police party led by Shri Mulchand Kanwar on receiving information about presence of group of armed Maoist cadres near the Kochwahi-Kukdajhor forest area started a search operation in the area to apprehend the armedPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 295 Maoist cadres as soon as Mr. Mulchand Kanwar along with his team reached near the Kochwahi and Kukdajhor forest area, the left with no other option the party commander asked his troops to open fire in self defense and to tactically advance towards the armed Maoist cadres to apprehend them. Mr. Mulchand Kanwar, Immediately instructed his troops to take proper cover and retaliate in self defense. Consequently, heavy firing took place between the Naxalites and the Police Party. In the mean time, the Naxalites moved towards the hill side so that they could take advantage of the hill features and continued to assault the security forces.

Sub Inspector Mulchand Kanwar along with DRG team started moving forward by crawling while the bullets were shooting over them. The exchange of Fire continued for about one hour and then ultimately the Naxalites fled away in the jungles. On searching the area, police party recovered dead bodies of 02 Male Maoist (1. Ramu Poyam, Military Coy No. 01 member, 2. Siya Ram, Military Coy No. 1 Member), one 12 bore country made pistol, and one 315 bore gun, two live round of 12 bore, nine live round of 315 bore, five empty cartridges of 5.56mm INSAS rifle, three empty cartridges of SLR, four empty cartrudges of AK-47 rifle were found during search conducted after the encounter two IED weighting 25kg each also recovered which the Maoist had planted to target the security forces the same was defused on the spot by the BDS team.

Sub-Inspector Shri Mulchand Kanwar showed exemplary courage, bravery and presence of mind while leading his team from the front in the face of indiscriminate fire and a life threatening situation. His contribution in this success is an example of conspicuous gallant act, rare leadership qualities, dedication to the service, absolute professionalism, and command over the situation.

Sub Inspector Shri Mulchand Kanwar also displayed similar exemplary valour, grit and determination during an another encounter with Maoists on 24.01.2018 but lost his life in the line of duty.

During the anti naxalite operation conducted on 16.03.2017 in Kochwahi and Kukdajhor forest Sub Inspector Shri Mulchand Kanwar exhibited exemplary leadership qualities, extra ordinary gallant act and selfless devotion towards the nation.

In this operation, Late Shri Mulchand Kanwar, Sub-Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 16/03/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 50-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Chhattisgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Akash Rao Girepunje

Deputy Superintendent of Police

02. Sonal Gwala

Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 25th of October, 2017 Inspector Sonal Gwala; Station House Officer (SHO) Khadgaon received inputs that 25-30 hard core armed naxal cadres have assembled to carry out anti-national activities near village called Kopenkarka adjoining with district Kanker. He immediately informed Shri Akash Rao Girepunje, SDOP Manpur. Shri Akash Rao Girepunje reached PS Khadgaon. Planning and preparation of the operation was done by both of them taking account of the forest and hilly terrain and in consulation with ITBP and senior officers. In the evening operation was launched with joint team of DEF and ITBP. It was around 21.30 hrs while the police party was moving tactically towards Kopenkadka, naxalites296 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 hidden on the hills started firing with automatic and semi automatic weapons. Shri Akash Rao Girepunje SDOP and Shri Sonal Gwala Inspector quickly took position and ordered the team to take cover. The naxalites were firing from the top of the hill. Due to the darkness and naxalites being in advantage position, police party had to take extra precaution. In such an adverse situation, SDOP Akash Rao Girepunje & Insp. Sonal Gwala instructed his troops to take position with available cover in the forest. Later he disclosed his identity to the Maoist cadres, who were still continuing to fire upon the troops and asked them to surrender. Ignoring the warning of the police officer, the Maoists continued to carry out their pre-determined plan of a hacking police personnel. Left with no other option the party commander asked his troops to open fire in self defense and to tactically advance towards the armed Maoist cadres to apprehend them. Both of them led the operation from the front and showed examplary command and control in this hard situation and also boosted morale of the whole team. With this act, other jawans also started giving befitted reply to naxalites following the direction of SDOP Askash Rao and Inspector Sonal Gwala creating fear and panic among naxalites. On sensing the advancement of police party, the naxalites fled away from the spot taking advantage of dense forest cover fled away.

In this operation, SDOP Akash Rao Girepunje & Insp. Sonal Gwala not only led the police party safely out of this deadly Naxal ambush but also recovered dead bodies of three hardcore rewardee naxalite commanders and seized 01 Nos.

AK 47 Rifle, 01 Nos. 5.56 INSAS Rifle, 01 Nos. 7.62 SLR Rifle, 01 Nos. Hand Grenade, Plenty of ammunition and other commodities of daily use. Among three naxals killed, two were Area Committee Member and one was LOS deputy commander, combined reward being 13 lakhs upon them who had spread terror in Pallemadai area. One of them was also involved in dreadly naxal incident of 12th June 2009 in which 29 policemen including then SP Shri Vinod Chaubey were martyred in Korkotti in Manpur area. Also one of the weapon recovered in this operation belonged to Jawan of escort party of then SP in that incident.

Shri Akash Rao Girepunje, SDOP and Shri Sonal Gwala Inspector exceptional act of leading the party in dark night in a difficult hilly terrain with dense forests, and recovering dead bodies of three hardcore naxalite commanders and seizing 3 automatic weapons and a large number of ammunitions displays their expertise in guerrilla warfare. Their immense courage in taking initiative in such a life threatening conditions and leading the mission effectively displays their unmatched bravery in the face of danger, presence of mind and leadership qualities.

In this operation, S/Shri Akash Rao Girepunje, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Sonal Gwala, Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 25/10/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 51-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Chhattisgarh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Anil Kumar Soni Additional Superintendent of Police

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

In the month of November of 2017 intelligence inputs were received from various sources that in the forest area of village Nelnar about 30-35 armed members of banned CPI Maoist organization including Nelnar area committee Secretary, Nelnar LOS commander were planning to attack security forces and loot their weapons to spread terror and obstruct road construction works in nearby area. To thwart the conspiracy of Maoists, anti-Naxal operation was planned in SP office to dominate the area and to apprehend Maoists. Additional SP Anil Kumar Soni was entrusted job to lead the joint party of DRG and STF in Nelnar area of Abujhmad, the core area of Maoists.

In the intervening night of 06-07/11/2017, a police party with DRG and STF under leadership of Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni, after necessary briefing moved towards Nelnar, Metapara with sufficient arms, ammunitions, communication equipments and other essentials. The police party moved tactically and reached Metapara in the morning of 07/11/2017. AsPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 297 per plan, party was divided further into two teams. Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni himself led 03 groups of DRG team of strength 90 and another team of STF with strength of 48 was led by PC Sarabraj Sinha. The teams searched forest, hillock area of village Metapara, Idnar, Nelnar, Ulispara for the members of banned CPI (Maoist) group. When one team under the leadership of Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni moved to search the area of Irpanar and were crossing the Madin River at about 13:30, suddenly Maoists who were hiding in ambush there, opened indiscriminate fire over police parties using automatic and Semi Automatic weapons with intention to kill police personnel and loot their weapons. Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni with his professional acumen took quick action, positioned himself and instructed STF and DRG teams to cover themselves and move towards left and right of the ambush area to surround the Naxals.

After taking positions, police party warned Naxals to stop fire and surrender themselves before the police party, but naxals ignored and continued firing. Then police party left with no option to save their lives and weapons, opened retaliatory fire in self defence. Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni fired and moved tactically towards Naxal ambush with his team. Putting his own life at risk, he led his team from the front and displayed exemplary courage while guiding his teams. He with his gallant action, not only encouraged and motivated his team members, but also gave befitting reply to Naxals firings. With increased pressures and immediate counter-actions, the Naxals fled away from the spot taking cover of dense forest and nearby hillock.

The firing between police and armed Maoists lasted for about one hour. When the firing stopped, the police party searched the area. Upon minute search of the area, DRG and STF parties found dead bodies of four female and one male Maoist along with one .303 rifle with magazine and 06 Nos. live rounds, one .315 rifle, 01 pistol with magazine and 01 live round, three 12 bore rifle, 01 country-made weapon- Bharmar, 03 pouches having- 18 live rounds of .303 rifle, 03 live rounds of .315 rifle, 10 live rounds of 12 bore rifle, 01 Radio, 02 pairs of Ghunghru, 04 knives, 06 torch, 04 pairs of black coloured Naxal uniform, 02 scissors, 06 backpacks, about 150 grams gunpowder, 01 tiffin bomb of weighing about 40 kg, 01 switch with wire, 17 Nos. Naxal literatures, 01 black coloured belt etc. The party took possession of all the items and made proper seizure.

In the tough geographical situation of dense forest, river and hillock where Naxals were firing taking cover, this encounter turned out to be a major success for Narayanpur police in efforts to control the Naxal threat in that area of Maad Division of Maoists. In the life threatening situations of the encounter, Addl SP Anil Kumar Soni displayed remarkable leadership quality and made the teams work in mutual co-ordination and neutralized five dreaded Maoist cadres along with huge recoveries.

In this operation, Shri Anil Kumar Soni, Additional Superintendent of Police displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 07/11/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 52-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Iftikhar Ahmad Badam

Sub-Inspector

02. Abdul Ahad Baba

Assistant Sub- Inspector

03. Akeel Ahmad Malik

Constable

04. Salinder Singh Bali

Follower298 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 02-01-2017 at about 2320, hours acting on a specific information regarding movement of some foreign terrorists of LeT outfit in Akhanpora Haritar area, Sopore, Police in collaboration with the contingent of 52 RR laid an ambush at Akhanpora Haritar Crossing during which some suspicious movement was noticed. They were challenged to stop for their identity but they turned down the warning and opened heavy volume of firing with their sophisticated weapons upon the ambush party. The ambush party consisting upon Shri Ashish Kumar-IPS (SDPO Sopore), SI Iftikhar No. ARP-115585, ASI Ab. Ahad No. 65/Spr, ASI Farooq Ahmad No. 24/Spr, HC Muzaffer Ahmad No. 34/Spr, Ct. Akeel Ahmad No. 46/Spr & Follower Slinder Singh No. 44/F IRP 8th retaliated the fire,resultantly a gun battle triggered in the open field which too in the dense darkness. Since both the foreign terrorists were very trained and expert in combating the security forces and these two terrorists according to their well tactic instantly ran in two sides and kept firing continuously upon the ambush party.There was very thick darkness and frosty cold and in such hostile situation there was much more chances for the terrorists to escape from the spot. Thus after thoughtful consideration the ambush party instantantly split in two small parties (Groups) and take position in two different directions. One party consisting upon SI Iftikhar No. ARP-115585, ASI Ab. Ahad No. 65/Spr, Ct.

Akeel Ahmad No. 46/Spr & Follower Slinder Singh No. 44/F IRP 8th in such a very grim circumstances and hostile situations by exhibiting professionalism, highest degree of bravery and presence of mind crawled some 100 metres towards the terrorists and the another party consisting upon Shri Ashish Kumar Mishra-IPS, ASI Farooq Ahmad No. 24/Spr, HC Muzaffer Ahmad No. 34/Spr gave covering firing to the 1st. Group till they exactly reached /approached the terrorists and thereby a close gun battle has started. The advanced party comprising upon SI Iftikhar No. ARP-115585, ASI Ab. Ahad No. 65/Spr, Ct. Akeel Ahmad No. 46/Spr & Foll Slinder Singh No. 44/F IRP 8th under the covering firing of 2nd Party without caring their lives came open in front of the terrorists just like a rock resiliently and fired heavily upon the terrorists in an open field resultantly one dreaded foreign terrorist got killed on spot. The slain terrorist later on identified as Umar Khitab RIO Pak of LeT outfit. A huge cache of arms/ ammunition was recovered from encounter site and case FIR No. 01/2017 U/S 307/RPC, 7/27 A. Act stands registered in P/S Tarzoo in this regard.

It is worth mentioning that the slain terrorist was active in the area of PD Sopore for the last four-five years who besides other subversive activities remained very active in the unrest/mass uprising 2016 and he physically remained the part of protest/procession during which he resorted firing at many occasions upon the security forces/Police.During the entire operation SI lftikhar No. ARP-115585, ASI Ab. Ahad No. 65/Spr, Ct. Akeel Ahmad No. 46/Spr & Follower Slinder Singh No. 44/F IRP 8th Bn exhibited a conspicuous role of bravery & camaraderie.

In this operation, S/Shri Iftikhar Ahmad Badam, Sub-Inspector, Abdul Ahad Baba, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Akeel Ahmad Malik, Constable and Salinder Singh Bali, Follower displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 02/01/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No.53-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Mohammad Rameez Bhat

SGCT

02. Naseer Ahmad Beigh

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 10-01-2017, based on a specific information regarding presence of some foreign terrorist in Parray Mohalla, Hajin who were hiding there with the intension to carry out fidayeen attack in nearby Police/Army establishment. ThePART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 299 information was shared with Army 13 RR and CRPF 45 BN. Accordingly after meticulous planning, a joint Cordon and search operation was launched at about 1730 hours by SOG Bandipora, Police team from Police Station Hajin, Army 13 RR and CRPF 45 Bn. under the overall supervision of SP Bandipore and Army 13 RR. The area was cordoned by teams of officers of Army and Police, the police teams were led by Shri Sheikh Zulafkar Azad SP Bandipora„ Mir Murtaza Hussain DySP, PC, Bandipore and Rashid Akbar SDPO Sumbal. The operational parties had used their tactical acumen to reach to the target area without getting exposed. Initially two composite squads of Army/Police were constituted for laying close and strong cordon of the suspected area. One operational team under the command of Sh Rashid Akbar SDPO Sumbal and Major P.K. Pathak of 13 RR were assigned to lay cordon from north to south of the target area covering western side while as the second operational team under the command of Mir Murtaza Hussain Dy.S.P. P.C. Bandipore with their buddy namely Ct Naseer Ahmad and Sgct Mohammad Rameez, and Major Malay Baidya of 13 RR were assigned to lay cordon from north to south of target area covering the eastern side of the suspected area under the overall command and supervision of Shri Sheikh Zulafkar Azad SP Bandipore and Col. Vikram Jeet Singh CO 13 RR. During cordon, the composite force components that is Police and Army has established great coordination through mutual exchange of their respective communication wireless sets and hence acted in a very synchronized and professional manner. While as the CRPF 45 Bn. team and another Police party were assigned to lay outermost cordon in law and order mode with the instructions to not allow any civilians from the surrounding areas move towards the target area, so that the main target area is not disturbed by unruly mob and to keep this area sterile from civilian's interference during conduct of operation. As soon as cordon was laid out the terrorists hiding in the area fired indiscriminately upon the operational parties. It was a herculean task for the operational parties to evacuate safely the civilians who got entrapped in the area. Therefore, two teams were constituted for safe evacuation of civilians from the area under cordon and from adjoining houses. One team under the command and control of Shri Rashid Akber SDPO Sumbal and other team under the command and control of Mir Murtaza Hussain DySP, PC, Bandipore started the process of civilian evacuation from the area under cordon and from adjoining houses. It was an uphill task for these parties to evacuate the trapped civilians for which Shri Dawood Ayub Addl.S.P. Bandipore and Rashid Akber SDPO, Sumbal along with their buddy and had not only to move to close proximity of the target area that is the adjoining area from where the hiding terrorists were regularly firing upon these parties and also had to maintain coordination and synchronization with the army parties who had engaged the terrorists and gave cover fire to evacuating teams. After successful evacuation of civilians, the third and most critical phase was the neutralization of hiding terrorists. The terrorists were challenged to surrender but they retaliated through volley of fire and grenade lobbing. An anti fidayeen (anti suicidal) squads comprising of Shri Rashid Akber, SDPO, Sumbal and Sh Saqib Ganie, DYSP Prob, Const Irshad Ahmad No. 4215/S and Major Malay Baidya of 13 RR with his buddy under the overall command and supervision of Shri Sheikh Zulafkar Azad, SP, Bandipore and Col. Vikram Jeet Singh CO 13 RR were constituted. Both these volunteered operational teams stormed the target area that is the area from all sides without caring for their personal lives while establishing great co-ordination with the outer teams in cordon for fire control and in this ensuing close battle one terrorist of Lashkar-e-Tohiba (Le.T.) got neutralized. The killed terrorists was battle hardened who was subsequently identified as namely Abu Mavia A category. The operation got concluded without any civilian or Police/Army/CRPF causality. Arms/Ammunition recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists includes 01 AK-47 Rifle, 04 AK Magazine, 68 AK Rounds, 01 Pouch, 03 Chinese Grenades & 01 Wireless Set. Case FIR NO. 03/2017 U/S 307 RPC, 7/27 I.A Act stands registered at P.S. Hajin in this regard.

In the entire operation Shri Sheikh Zulafkar Azad,SP Bandipore, Shri Mir Murtaza Hussain DySP, PC, Bandipore, Shri Rashid Akber, SDPO Sumbal, Sh Saqib Ganie- KPS DYSP (Prob.), Ct lrshad Ahmad No. 4215/S, Ct Naseer Ahmad No. 743/Bpr and Sgct Mohammad Rameez Ahmad No. 189/Bpr were oblivious to imminent danger but had played a conspicuous role of bravery, courage, rare tactical acumen and exemplary jointmenship, unparalleled courage and selfless devotion to duty which led to the successful neutralization of one dreaded category 'A' terrorist without suffering any collateral damage. In this operation Shri Rashid Akber SDPO Sumbal, Sh Saqib Ganie DYSP Prob. and Constable lrshad Ahmad No. 4215/S have been separately recommended for the award of Sher-e¬Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry in recognition to their valiant act.

In this operation, S/Shri Mohammad Rameez Bhat, SGCT and Naseer Ahmad Beigh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 10/01/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty300 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 54-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 2nd Bar ot Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Sheikh Zulfkar Azad

(2nd Bar to PMG)

Superintendent of Police

02. Mehboob Hussain Banday PMG

Inspector

03. Badder Hussain PMG

Constable

04. Ajaz Masood Chacket PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 25.11.2016, a specific information regarding presence of some foreign terrorists of Suicidal Squad in Manzpora Naidkhai area was received. They were planning to carry out some terror strike in the area. Accordingly, after meticulous planning, entire hamlet was cordoned off with the assistance of 13-RR and 45 Battalion CRPF under the supervision of SP Bandipora and CO 13th RR.

For resulted oriented operation, operational teams led by Shri Sheikh Zulfikar Azad SP Bandipora, Shri Dawood Ayub Addl.S.P. Bandipore, Mir Murtaza Hussain Dy.SP,PC, Bandipore, Rashid Akbar SDPO Sumbal and Inspector Mehboob Hussain SHO P/S Sumbal, using tactical acumen zeroed the target area without getting exposed. After pinpointing the target orchard, team led by Shri Dawood Ayub ASP Bandipore including Shri Rashid Akber SDPO Sumbal and Capt.

V.A.Kumar Reddy of 13 RR were assigned to lay cordon from northern side, covering eastern side also of the target, while as the team under the command of Mir Murtaza Hussain DYSP PC Bandipore including Shri Mehboob Hussain SHO P/S Sumbal and Major Malay Baidya of 13 RR were assigned to lay cordon from southern side, covering Western side also under the overall command of Shri Sheikh Zulifkar Azad SP Bandipore and Col. Vikram Jeet Singh CO 13 RR. The manpower of 45th Battalion CRPF was assigned outer cordon of the area, besides to take care of law & order in collaboration with Police.

ln the meantime, hidden terrorists on noticing the presence of operational men started indiscriminate firing. However, it was noticed that some civilians got trapped in surrounding houses. For their evacuation two teams, one led by Shri Dawood Ayub ASP Bandipore including Rashid Akber SDPO, Sumbal Constable Badar Hussain No. 154/AP 8th Bn., Sg. Constable Mohammad Gulab No. 2075/S, Constable Kawsar Ahmed No. 462/BPR and second team under the command of Mir Murtaza Hussain DYSP, PC Bandipore including Inspector Mehboob Hussain SHO P/S Sumbal Constable Ajaz Masood No. 768/BPR, Constable Zaheer Abbas 389/S, Constable Iftiqar Ahmed No. 342/BPR under the overall command of SP Bandipore were constituted. The teams, under the cover fire provided by other operational men succeeded in evacuating all the trapped civilians from target area.

After successful evacuation process, the holed up terrorists were asked to surrender which they declined and answered with heavy volume of fire. The already constituted teams which included recommendees under the command of SP Bandipore and CO 13 RR started advancing towards target in order to zero it further. However, holed up terrorists once again started indiscriminate firing, triggering a face to face fire fight which lasted for some time and culminated with the elimination of terrorists later identified as Abu Suraag @ Suraka and @ Abdullah of Pakistan. During the fire fight Naik Chandra Singh of 13 RR attained martyrdom while fighting the holed up terrorists. A huge cache of arms/ ammunition was recovered from encounter site and Case FIR NO. 162/2016 U/S 302 RPC, 7/27 I.A Act stands registered in PS Sumbal in this regard. It is worth mentioning that Sheikh Zulafkar Azad,SP Bandipore, Shri Dawood Ayoub, Addl.S.P. Bandipore, Shri Mir Murtaza Hussain Dy.SP, PC, Bandipore, Shri Rashid Akber, SDPO Sumbal, Inspector Mehboob Hussain SHO P/S Sumbal, Constable Badar Hussain No. 154/AP 8th Bn., Constable Aijaz Masood No. 768/BPR, Constable Kawsar Ahmed No. 462/BPR, Constable Zaheer Abbas No. 389/S, Sg. Constable Mohammad Gulab No. 2075/S and Constable Iftiqar Ahmed No. 342/BPR exhibited extra ordinary courage and determination.

In this operation, S/Shri Sheikh Zulfkar Azad, Superintendent of Police, Mehboob Hussain Banday, Inspector, Badder Hussain, Constable and Ajaz Masood Chacket, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 25/11/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 55-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Altaf Ahmed Khan

(1st Bar to PMG)

Senior Superintendent of Police

02. Tejpal Singh PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

In the wee hours of July 01, 2017, an information was generated by J&K Police through reliable sources regarding hiding of top terrorist commander of LeT and his accomplice in the residential house of one Bashir Ahmad Ganie S/o Gh.

Hassan Ganie R/o village- Brinty Dialgam, Anantnag. The information was further developed by Sh. Munir Ahmad Khan, IPS, IGP Kashmir Zone along with Sh. S.P Pani, IPS, DIG, SKR, Anantnag and Sh. Altaf Ahmad, SSP Anantnag and soon after getting the input corroborated, the information was swiftly shared with DIG, CRPF SKR, CO 40 Bn CRPF/19 RR and a joint operation was planned. Acting as per the plan, the joint operational teams, soon after reaching the target site, cordoned off the area and the whole deployments were divided into three segments. One part of the deployments was exclusively given the task of law and order management and remaining two were tasked for outer and inner cordon. The inner cordon parties were further divided into three components headed by Sh. S.P Pani, IPS DIG Police SKR, Anantnag, CO 19 RR and Sh. Liyaqat Ali Khan, Dy SP, Hqr's Anantnag. Sh. Munir Ahmad Khan, IPS being senior most officer on job, took over the responsibility of the whole operation and chose to lead the searching parties from front along with Sh. Altaf Ahmad Khan, SSP Anantnag. Since conducting the operations in broad day light is always full of challenges that too when reports of hiding of top terrorists commanders are received, IGP Kashmir acted as per the situation on ground, revisited the strategy and tasked Sh. Mukesh Kumar Kakar, Addl. SP Anantnag to follow his team from two different directions for safe evacuation of civilians from the target house as there were reports that mostly ladies are inside the house along with one Sandeep Kumar Sharma of UP, who all got trapped in 1st floor. As the searching party led by IGP Kashmir started approaching the target house, one of the hiding terrorists suddenly opened the window of the 2nd storey of the house and lobbed a hand grenade in the direction wherefrom IGP Kashmir along with Sh. SP Pani, IPS DIG Police, SKR and SSP Anantnag were moving.

Sensing that the grenade missed the target, the terrorists opened indiscriminate firing upon the joint searching team and since the team was enough vigilant, they could successfully overcome the sudden attack from terrorists and managed to save themselves from fatal/non-fatal injuries. The operation team led by IGP Kashmir did not retaliate the fire at that particular moment to avoid civilian casualties. However, by dint of their battle tactics, they were able to create a feeling of nervousness among the terrorists and forced them to remain indoors, till IGP Kashmir along with SSP Anantnag get inside the first floor of the house. Outside the house, CO 19 RR along with his team of at least 15 personnel and SI Shabir Ahmad ARP109350 along with Cont. Mohd Akbar 1279/A, Sgct Mudasir Hassan 608 IR2nd Bn, Sgct Rakesh Kumar, 1047/A, Sgct Murtaza Nazir 1353/A, Sgct Fayaz Ahmad 308/IR 18th, Sgct Sanjay Kumar 392/IR 18th, Sgct lshfaq Ahmad 537/A, SPO Shabir Ahmad 603/SPO, SPO Mohd Younig 569/SPO, Tariq Ahmad 305/SPO, Mumtaz Ahmad 52/SPO, Gowhar Yousif 646/SPO, Ab. Rashid 311/SPO, Mumtaz Ahmad 230/SPO who were the part of joint component led by SSP Anantnag, cornered the whole house till the parties led by IGP Kashmir managed to evacuate the inmates of the house. Needless to mention that both the terrorists who were hiding inside the house did as many as two attempts to shift to first floor of the house so as to cause casualties. While doing so, the terrorists fired as many as 20 rounds but it was due to the structure of the house which could not provide open view to terrorists and also because of the effective positions taken by Sh. Altaf Khan, SSP Anantnag, his buddy Sgct Tejpal Singh 350/IR 3rd Bn, terrorists could not manage to shift to 1st floor of the target house. After successful evacuation of civilians, terrorists lost the cool and in complete frustration, opened volley of fire upon the joint searching parties with the intention to break the cordon so as to fled from the spot. However, Sh. Munir Ahmad Khan, IPS acted as per the plan, and further strengthened the cordon and directed SSP Anantnag to supervise the deployments around the target302 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 house CO 19 RR was also present. In the meantime, the target house was also zeroed in and fire was retaliated from three directions. The process of retaliation continued for at least one hour, during which terrorists were forced to use more and more ammunition. Sensing that the terrorists were also changing their strategy and were looking forward for long drawn operation so as to manage their escape during night hours, Sh. Munir Ahmad Khan, IPS planned for house intervention along with the team of Sh. Altaf Ahmad Khan, SSP Anantnag. While doing so, the team of CO 19 RR (Army) get very close to the target house and engaged the terrorists in fierce firelight till IGP Kashmir along with Sh. Altaf Ahamd Khan, and their team mates managed to get inside the house. While getting inside the house, one of the terrorists shifted to first floor and attacked both the officers and their team mates and most of them had a narrow escape however, in retaliation, the terrorists was killed on the spot. IGP Kashmir along with SSP Anantnag immediately shifted to 2nd floor and confronted the 2nd terrorists for at least 10 minutes and succeeded to eliminate him as well. Both the slain terrorists were identified as Bashir Ahmad Wani @ Lashkar @ Ukasha LeT Commander of (A++" Categorized) and Abu Maaz (Foreigner). Arms/Ammunition recovered from the possession of slain terrorists includes 2 AK rifles, 2 AK 47 magazines and 48 AK rounds. Case FIR No. 92/2017 U/S 302,307,148,149,336,332 RPC & 7/27 A.Act stands registered in P/S Achabal in this regard. Elimination of most wanted top terrorists commander of LeT Bashir Ahmad Wani @ Lashkar @ Ukasha, and his accomplice Abu Maaz was, undoubtedly, a remarkable achievement for the Police/SFs as his elimination created dent in LeT outfit. The slain terrorists Bashir Ahmad Wani was also the mastermind behind the weapon snatching incident witnessed at guard post located at the residence of Justice Atthar, Attack on Army Convoy at Lowermonda, Qazigund, killing of SHO P/S Achabal along with his 05 PSOs at Kulgar, Achabal, and also in looting 05 ATMs at different places in District Anantnag. He was also having enough motivational power to recruit youth in militancy so as to rebuilt the LeT base in SKR in general, and in District Anantnag and Kokemag areas in particular.

In this operation, S/Shri Altaf Ahmed Khan, Senior Superintendent of Police and Tejpal Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 25/11/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 56-Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry(Posthumously) to the undermentioned officers of Jammu &Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Syed Javaid Mujataba Gillani, IPS (1st Bar to PMG)

Inspector General

02. Amit Kumar, IPS

(1st Bar to PMG)

Senior Superintendent of Police

03. Khurshid Ahmad Awan PMG

Sub-Inspector

03. Rouf Ahmad Bhat PMG (Posthumously)

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 15.08.2016, when the nation was celebrating its Independence day-2016, a Fidayeen attack was carried out by two Pakistani terrorists at Nowhatta Chowk Srinagar at 0800 hours which led to the martyrdom of Pramod Kumar, Commandant 49 Bn. CRPF and Constable Rouf Ahmad No. 2514/S besides injuries to 08 CRPF personnel including 01 police personnel. After the attack both the terrorists fled from the spot and entered in a nearby abandoned building.

Immediately a special team of Police component Srinagar under the command of Sh. Amit Kumar-IPS, then SSP Srinagar, SP (Ops) Srinagar alongwith adequate police personnel of Police Component, Srinagar rushed to the spot under the close supervision of Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani-IPS, then IGP Kashmir for neutralization of these fidayeens. While zeroing thePART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 303 fidayeens, Police parties of North Zone, Srinagar, 28 Bn. CRPF and Zonal QRTs of CRPF were co-opted to avoid collateral damage. To avoid the escape of the terrorists, the nafri were divided into three parties, one headed by SP (City) North and 28 Bn CRPF to lay the outer cordon, the second of Srinagar Police to cordon the Mohalla and the third party of SOG Srinagar for laying of inner cordon.

As per the plan, Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani-IPS then IGP Kashmir lncharge of the inner cordon with Sh. Amit Kumar-IPS then SSP Srinagar alongwith SP (Ops) Srinagar formed small teams of Police Component Srinagar headed by Sh.

Amit Kumar IPS then SSP Srinagr assisted by SI Khurshid Ahmad No. EXK-109157 PC Srinagar (Now Inspector), Dvr.

Sgct Nissar Ahmad EXK-311505 and Constable Rouf Ahmad No. EXK-112172 of North Zone, Srinagar evacuated the inmates of adjoining houses tactfully and shifted them to nearby safer places. Firstly the terrorists were asked to surrender which they denied and opened fire on the operational parties. Accordingly the interventional party reached near the targeted house who came under heavy fire from the terrorists, followed by grenades but it caused no damage to the party who then withdrew only to enter the abandoned house from its rear side. At this stage Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani-IPS then IGP Kashmir Zone, who was the incharge of the inner cordon constituted two small parties, one party comprising of Sh. Amit Kumar IPS then SSP Srinagar, SI Khurshid Ahmad No. EXK-109157 PC Srinagar Now lnspr, Dvr. Sgct. Nissar Ahmad EXK-911505 and Constable Rouf Ahmad No. EXK-112172 of North Zone, Srinagar with nafri of Police Component Srinagar and 2nd party comprising of 28 Bn. CRPF / Zonal QRT and Police Rep. of North Zone, Srinagar. It was decided to enter the house from rear/front sides. During this process, the holed up terrorists lobbed grenades from a window towards the approaching party but it caused no damage. The party crawled nearer to the window from front side but the terrorists opened the main door of the first floor and started indiscriminate firing in an attempt to break the cordon so as to manage their escape. At this moment Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani-IPS then IGP Kashmir Zone, Srinagar alongwith his team after crawling reached the targeted house, retaliated the fire effectively without caring for their lives. During ensuing encounter, Dvr.

Sgct. Nissar Ahmad EXK-911505 and Constable Rouf Ahmad No. EXK-112172 of North Zone, Srinagar received bullet injuries and one Fidayeen was killed on spot while as another terrorists managed to hide himself in upper floor of the said house and opened indiscriminate firing but the 2nd party already in position, retaliated the fire bravely and killed the second terrorists also. However, the injured constable Rouf Ahmad No. 2514/S also breathed his last later on. The elimination of both the fidayeens was a big achievement for the Police/ other security forces as it gave severe jolt to the network of terrorist's outfits. ln this regard case FIR No.92/2016 U/S 307, 427 RPC, 7/27 A. Act stands registered in Police Station Nowhatta . The gallant act on the part of who have displayed conspicuous Gallantry, courage and devotion towards duty deserves to be acknowledged.

In this operation, S/Shri Syed Javaid Mujataba Gillani, IPS, Inspector General, Amit Kumar, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Khurshid Ahmad Awan, Sub- Inspector, Late Rouf Ahmad Bhat, and Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 15/08/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No.57—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Shridhar Patil, IPS

(1st Bar to PMG)

Superintendent of Police

02. Zulfkar Ali PMG

Inspector

03. Subzar Ahmad Sheikh PMG

Sub- Inspector304 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1

04.     Liakat Ali                            PMG
        Head Constable
05.     Aftab Aslam                           PMG
        Head Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 11.02.2017, Kulgam Police received specific information regarding the presence of a group of terrorists in village Nagbal Frisal Kulgam. Since it was reliably learnt that the group had arrived in the area to carry out some subversive action, a joint operation was planned by Kulgam Police with 1 RR/18 Bn CRPF and accordingly the troops rushed to the area for carrying out of cordon/search operation. The cordon was laid around the entire hamlet under the overall leadership of Sh. S P Pani, DIG SKR-Anantnag assisted by Sh. Shridhar Patil, IPS-109745, Sh. Aijaz Ahmad Zargar, Addl, SP Kulgam, Inspr. Zulfkar Ali ARP-046146, and Inspector Athar Samad EXK-026270. Inspector Athar Samad was the first to respond the call of seniors and laid inner cordon effectively. The target house was also identified by Inspr. Athar Samad with the help of his buddy pair Ct. Bilal Ahmad Sheikh EXK-112404. The hiding terrorists were asked for surrender which they denied and keeping in view the darkness, the search operation was suspended to avoid any collateral damage. In the wee hours of February 12, the search operation was resumed under the leadership of DIG Police, SKR, Sh. Shridhar Patil SP Kulgam and Addl. SP Kulgam. As SP Kulgam, Addl. SP Kulgam assisted by SI Sabzar Ahmad, DO, Frisal, Ct. Mudasir Ahmad Ahanger EXK-135567 and PSO HC Liyakat Ali and others. While accomplishing cordon in the specific area of target house and in the process of evacuating the civilians, terrorists started firing upon them. SP Kulgam along with his team also comprising of SI Sabzar Ahmad DO Frisal, HC Liyaqat Ali showed effective presence of mind and retaliated in such a manner to avoid any civilian i casualties and succeeded to eliminate one terrorist besides rescuing four civilians during which Addl. SP Kulgam and his buddy also provided effective support to the team of SP Kulgam. While sensing that the terrorists are trying to flee from the spot, DIG Police SKR, SP Kulgam and Addl. SP Kulgam strengthened the cordon and also changed the strategy on ground so as to avoid any collateral damage. While doing so, Addl. SP Kulgam also mobilized the manpower in such a manner which created frustration among the terrorists and thus, they could not target in the right direction. Inspector Zulfkar Ahmad, Athar Samad along with their buddies HC Aftab Aslam and Ct. Bilal Ahmad Sheikh were close to the house where dreaded terrorists have taken shelter and made hostage the son of the house owner namely lshfaq Ahmad and snatched rifle from one cop of RR 1st and killed him on the spot besides throwing grenade towards the police party. However, these officers particularly Inspector Zulkarnain and his buddy HC Aftab showed good presence of mind and dealt the situation professionally besides eliminating the terrorist hiding in the house. Needless to mention here that Sh. lshfaq Alam, DySP has shown enough determination while dealing with law and order situation which emerged after post encounter. The officer alongwith his buddy pair Ct. Imtiyaz Ahmad No. EXK-112293 dealt the law and order situation effectively and ensured safety and security of the people. The officer capitalized law and order manpower effectively and ensured that no lethal weapon is used during the imminent law and order situation. He along with his buddy did not allow to swell the gathering at encounter site which would have been the dangerous to tackle. All the recommended officers/officials exhibited gallant action beyond the call of general duties without paying any heed to personal safety while confronting these hardcore terrorists thereby, eliminating the top most wanted terrorist. Arms/ammunition has been recovered from the possession of the eliminated terrorists and accordingly a case FIR No. 08/2017 U/S 302 RPC, 7/27 A. Act has been registered in P/S Yaripora.

It may be mentioned that one of the slain terrorists Mudasir Ahmad Tantray @ Asim was operating in the District since August, 2014 and other three slain terrorists were active in South Kashmir since 2016. Mudasir Ahmad Tantray was reportedly mastermind for weapon snatching cases witnessed at different guard posts in the District and most importantly from Police Station D.H Pora during 2016 unrest.

In this operation, S/Shri Shridhar Patil, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Zulfkar Ali, Inspector, Subzar Ahmad Sheikh, Sub-Inspector, Liakat Ali, Head Constable and Aftab Aslam, Head Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 11/02/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special DutyPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 305 No. 58—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jammu & Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Qazi Asif Hussain

(1st Bar to PMG)

Sub-Inspector

02. Syed Waseem Ahmad PMG

Constable

03. Nazir Ahmad Lone PMG

Follower

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 4th December 2015, Police Handwara received information about presence of two hardcore LeT terrorists in Bowan forests of Handwara. Accordingly, a joint operation was planned with the assistance of 21-RR, 98 & 92 Battalions CRPF. After meticulous planning, troops CRPF were tasked for outer cordon and components of Police/Army were divided into four teams for effective search of the area.

During search operation, hidden terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing which resulted in on spot death of one Army Jawan GDSM Satish Kumar and injuries to another Jawan GDSM Anil Rathore of 21 RR. Thus evacuation of dead body of Army Jawan, his injured associate and 10-12 civilians who were engaged in cutting wood, became priority. For the purpose a small team comprising of Ct. Syed Waseem, 833/Kgm EXK-097488, Follower Nazir Ahmad, 16/F, few SPOs headed by Sub Inspector Qazi Asif Hussain No. MES-015501 volunteered themselves. The teams succeeded in evacuation process with the help of cover fire provided by other teams mates of advance parties. Since terrorists were making every effort to reach near the hut (Kotha) where 10- 12 civilians were trapped to create a hostile like situation, two joint rescue teams were framed and SI Qazi Asif along with his team also joined them. Since the area where the Khota was located was devoid of any deployments in its close proximity thus, terrorists managed to reach this place. Sh. Gh Jeelani, SP who was leading two rescue components, faced indiscriminate firing from terrorists thus forced one such component to retreat. SI Qazi Asif along with Ct. Syed Waseem & Follower Nazir Ahmad did not moved back and instead provided effective covering fire to the team led by the SP who managed to rescue 5 civilians. Another rescue team led by an NGO rank officer got stuck at a place as terrorists exposed themselves for a moment to cause casualties. Again, SI Qazi Asif exhibited extraordinary valour and advanced towards the terrorists in a fire retaliatory drill leading to injuries to a terrorists and safe passage to the rescue team which evacuated remaining trapped civilians. Sensing that the terrorist has got injured, two joint assault teams were framed. SI Qazi Asif and his men were again made part of these teams. Since the SI and his men were already in the close proximity of the terrorists, they advanced further resulting in a face to face fire fight which lasted for some time and culminated with the elimination of two terrorists later identified as Abu Waleed R/o Pak and Haroon @ Hafiz R/o PaK of LeT outfit. A huge cache of arms/ammunition were recovered from the encounter site and Case FIR No. 310/2015 U/S 307 RPC 7/27 I.A.Act stands registered in P/S Handwara in this regard.

In this operation, S/Shri Qazi Asif Hussain, Sub-Inspector, Syed Waseem Ahmad, Constable and Nazir Ahmad Lone, Follower displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 04/12/2015.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No.59—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Jammu &Kashmir Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Vijay Kumar, IPS (1st Bar to PMG)

Deputy Inspector General306 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 01-09-2014, at 1700 hours, DIG Anantnag received a specific information about presence of three militants of JeM outfit at village Hanjan Bala, planning to carry out a terrorist act. Accordingly, the information was shared with SP Pulwama/ 44 RR, 182/ 183 Bn CRPF and joint cordon was laid. A Police party under the command of DIG Anantnag, assisted by SP Pulwama, ASP Pulwama/DYSP OPS Pulwama, without wasting time, cordoned off the target area in the said village . After laying the cordon, search of militants was started. In the mean time militants started indiscriminate firing from the house of Wall Mohd Nengroo S/0 Ali Mohd Nengroo upon the search party with the intension to escape from the cordon.

DIG Anantnag and ASP Pulwama responding bravely by retaliating the fire and gave no opportunity to the militants for escape. A challenging task was to execute the evacuation of three civilians including a lady, trapped in 1st floor of the target house. The evacuation of these civilians by ASP Pulwama among others under the overall supervision of DIG Anantnag without caring for their lives during such crucial situation was commendable. As it was getting dark, measures including lighting /laying of Concertina wire were taken for area domination around the target house.in order to foil every attempt of militants to escape from the scene. The DIG SKR Sh Vijay Kumar IPS himself checked the cordon a number of times and issued repeated instructions throughout the night. Moreover, militants were asked to surrender through the PA (Public Address) System. They instead started indiscriminate firing upon the approaching parties and no opportunity was given to the SF's to come closer during night. DIG Anantnag assisted by ASP Pulwama and SI Manzoor Ahmad including others maintained alertness throughout the Night.

The next morning militants were again asked to surrender, which they ignored and started' indiscriminate firing upon the troops with the intension to kill them and escape from the cordon Eventually in a fierce gunfight, which continued for another five hours, resulted in the elimination of militants in the lawns of said target house who were later identified as Mohd. Altaf Rather @ Kamran S/0 Mohd. Abdullah Rather RIO Chak Badri Nath Pulwama, Farooq Ahmed Laway S/0 Ghulam Ahmed Laway RIO Hardo Dalwan Budgam and Showkat Ahmed Dar @ Mirchi Seth S/0 Ghulam Qadir Dar RIO Aglar Kandi Pulwama. A huge cache of Arms/Ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. In this regard Case FIR No, 67/2014 U/S 307 RPC, 7/27 A.Act stands registered in Police Station Rajpora. The slain militant Mohd Altaf Rather @ Kamran Div. Cmdr. for South Kashmir of JeM outfit was active since last 4 years and was involved in number of criminal cases. He had carried out a number of sensational attacks against the security Forces/civilians/govt. establishments in the valley particularly in south Kashmir. Moreover, the said militant was instrumental in motivating youths for joining the militant cadres. He was also instrumental in threatening Panchayat members to resign from their posts. Another slain militant Farooq Ahmad Laway S/0 Gh. Ahmad laway R/O Dalwan Budgam was also involved in snatching 03 SLR Rifles along with ammunition after injuring one Constable from shrine Guard at Pakherpora. Case FIR No. 24/2014 U/S 307, 392.RPC, 7/27 I.A. act stands registered in P/S Charar-i-Sharief to this effect. The death of all the three militants is a huge setback to militant cadres particularly JeM outfit in south Kashmir and great a relief for security forces/civilians in Kashmir province particularly in south Kashmir range.

In this operation, Shri Vijay Kumar, IPS, Deputy Inspector General displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 01/09/2014.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 60—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Jharkhand Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Anish Gupta, IPS

Superintendent of Police

02. Manish Raman

Additional Superintendent of Police

03. Raju Soy

ConstablePART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 307

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 1/11/2017 an Intelligence Input was received regarding the presence of dreaded CPI (Maoist) Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee Member Motilal Soren@ Sandeep (wanted in more than fifty cases and having a REWARD of Rs. 25 Lakh announced by the State of Jharkhand and Rs 20 Lakh by the State of Odisha) alongwith his Squad members near forest of Kundrijor under Jeteya Police Station. A football Tournament was being organized in Football Ground Jeteya from 1/11/17 to 2/11/17. Sandeep had formed a team comprising of some of his dasta members and villagers of Hessapi and had planned to visit the ground with other armed members. A few days back, he had killed two locals in village Hamsada (nearby) on suspicion of being Police Informers. The reason was Encounter with security forces in village Buru Raika under Jeteya PS on 5/9/17, in which he narrowly escaped. He suspected villagers of Jeteya as Police informers. To identify informers, he had formed a team comprising of his squad members to play with locals and identify informers, whom he had plans to kill. SP Chaibasa Sh Anish Gupta received this information from his human assets and supported by technical input and without any loss of time proceeded with his bodyguards CT 1249 Sukhlal Sardar and CT 1398 Dinesh Nayak, apprised ASP (OPS) Sh Manish Raman and SDPO Kiriburu Mr Md. Taukir Alam of the intelligence and called them near Kotgarh forest to Plan and Raid for Motilal Soren@Sandeep, with available force. Time was very short as Motilal Soren could leave after carrying out his Plan to kill and create terror in the area, covered with forests and atleast 25 kms away from nearest Police Station. Sh Anish Gupta along with his Bodyguards and ASP (OPS) Sh Manish Raman, planned briefly at kotgarh and led the raiding Party and SDPO Kiriburu was heading the second party that laid ambush on direction of retreat. Keeping a larger raiding party would have exposed the team and made the whole operation futile, a small raiding party would have been completely ambushed by naxals had information leaked. In a show of highest commitment to duty, in larger public interest and in an outstanding act of bravery, Sh Anish Gupta decided to raid in a small team, without caring for his life and limb. As the raiding party led by Sh Anish Gupta reached 2 Kms before Football Ground, they dropped automatic weapons (AK 47) in the vehicle to avoid being identified ( to be used had naxals fired and tried to encircle and ambush the raiding team during retreat), and started walking towards the Ground, avoiding road and through forest. It was a challenging and extremely difficult task to engage Motilal Soren in his bastion and in a Five thousand strong crowd. The presence of armed squad members in the crowd made it even more difficult for the small raiding party to engage SAC level member and apprehend him. In a show of highest level of courage, perseverance and dedication to Duty, Sh Anish Gupta, Sh Manish Raman, CT Sukhlal Sardar, CT Dinesh Kumar Nayak and CT Raju Soy penetrated the 5000 strong crowd and CT Raju Soy advanced and mingled in the crowd and identified Motilal Soren standing near the goalpost and the raiding party led by SP Chaibasa started approaching him. As Sh Anish Gupta reached next to Sandeep, he identified him and pulled out a pistol and pointed towards Sh Anish Gupta to fire, without losing time Mr Anish Gupta pulled out his official pistol and pointed at his forehead and ordered him to surrender, lest he would be fired at, simultaneously Sh Anish Gupta got hold of Sandeep's hand and grabbed his wrist to put his pistol down and took his pistol in his custody. In the meantime Sh Manish Raman ASP OPS Chaibasa covered him from behind alongwith CT Raju Soy and CT Dinesh Nayak. In the ensuing scuffle, Sandeep started shouting and called out his cadres present in the crowd to kill the raiding Party, Sh Anish Gupta then thrust his official pistol in Sandeep's mouth and ordered the crowds not to get provoked and cooperate with the raiding party. A fire would have created panic in the crowds and other Naxals present in crowd could have opened fire in retaliation, risking the lives of civilians. Sh Anish Gupta kept his composure, without resorting to fire and with the help of ASP (OPS) Sh Manish Raman, CT Raju Soy, CT Sukhlal Sardar and CT Dinesh Kumar Nayak swiftly took a safe position from the crowd and explained them to cooperate with POLICE, simultaneously taking him to safer side of the ground, where they could retaliate to an armed dasta,if required.

In the meantime the ambush party led by SDPO Kiriburu appeared and the team led by SP Chaibasa removed Motilal Soren from the ground and started interrogating him. Upon his interrogation and leading to his confession 6 live HE bombs were recovered from the Kundrijor Forest.

In this Operation, Quick Planning, Swift Execution inspite of an imminent threat to Life and Limb and Quality of Leadership displayed by Sh Anish Gupta IPS, SP Chaibasa, Sh Manish Raman ASP (OPS) Chaibasa and CT Raju Soy is impeccable and they have taken highest degree of risk and without caring for their lives penetrated a crowd of naxal cadres and supporters to apprehend 131SAC member Motilal Soren and successfully arrested him, using minimum effective force taking care of the human rights of the accused as well as ensuring safety of civilians. They deserve highest decorations.

In this operation, S/Shri Anish Gupta, IPS, Superintnedent of Police, Manish Raman, Additional Superintnedent of Police and Raju Soy, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 01/11/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty308 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 61—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Meghalaya Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Deven Mawlein

(1st Bar to PMG)

Inspector

02. Best Pearl Talang PMG

Sub-Inspector

03. Boniface Shadap PMG

Constable

04. Johnsward Ch Marak PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 08/06/2017 @ 8.30 PM, Shri D. Mawlein Circle Inspector Nongstoin received reliable information from his source that there is a big group of GNLA militants armed with sophisticated weapons at Jogisil-Agitchak village and led by its area commander known as NIT and with the intention to proceed to Riangdim village for extortion from business persons at Riangdim village. Accordingly, Inspector D. Mawlein without wasting any time organized a Police team of only 12 (twelve) SF-10 commandos, SI B.P. Talang and his PSO since there was a shortage of man power at that time. An operation plan was made and proper briefing was given by Inspector D. Mawlein and immediately the police team left from Shahlang PS to the noted area to apprehend those militants. After trekking for two hours in the darkness of the night and before reaching one river which is in between Jogisil and Agitchak village, the police party were moving by crawling for about 500 (five) hundred metres and positioned themselves for taking rest.

Then at about 3.00 AM, the Police scout and assault team led by Inspector D. Mawlein, S.I., B. Talang, and two other SF-10 comandoes namely SFC/585 Boniface Shadap and SFC/341 Johnsward Ch Marak saw the movement of some armed persons who were approaching towards the area where the police team was resting. Accordingly, the Police shouted and asked them to surrender but they were fired upon indiscriminately by those GNLA militants. Hence, Inspector D. Mawlein who lead from the front retaliated back by counter firing with grit and determination at the continuously indiscriminate firing militants who were at the river and at that moments SI B. P. Talang, SFC/585 Boniface Shadap and SFC/341 Johnsward Ch Marak supported the team leader by exhibited conspicuous courage and without any second thought about their safety advancing towards the militants and counter firing while the police commandos were providing cover firing for him. The encounter was prolonged for about 20(twenty) minutes and when the encounter stop search was made and two dead militants were found lying near the river bank and from their persons one sophisticated rifle suspected to be a Chinese automatic rifle and one SBML gun were recovered and also two kit bags which contained personal articles such as hair oil, wearing apparels, cosmetics and tooth brush, tooth paste etc. However, the other GNLA militants managed to escape by taking advantage of the thick jungle. Further the police team gave a hot pursuit on those militants but could not find them but it was strongly suspected that many other militants were injured in the encounter as evidence.

It is also to be noted that in the ensuing encounter, the police commandos provided cover firing to the police assault team led by Inspector D. Mawlein and SI B.P Talang and other two commandos and hence giving space and time to fire with grit and determination at the continuously indiscriminate firing militants who were at the river and the exhibiting conspicuous courage of Insp D. Mawlein, SI B.P Talang and other two commandos without any second thought about his safety by advancing towards the militants by counter firing in a very close and life risking encounter has resulted in the death of two armed militants.

The unwavering determination, extraordinary courage, grit and devotion to his duty of the high order and leadership displayed by Circle Inspector D. Mawlein, SI B.P Talang, SFC1585 Boniface Shadap and SFC/341 Johnsward Ch Marak during the gravest of life threatening situation endangering and risking their life from the bullets of the GNLA is commendable and is worth recognition during the operation on 09.06.2017, deserves to be conferred with the gallantry award.

In this operation, S/Shri Deven Mawlein, Inspector, Best Pearl Talang, Sub-Inspector, Boniface Shadap, Constable and Johnsward Ch Marak, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 09/06/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 62—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Meghalaya Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Amon Vicky R Marak

Sub Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

An information was received on the 24th February 2017 from reliable sources that some 7 to 10 suspected armed militants led by founder and self style C-in-C of UALA Singbirth N Marak alias Norok X Momin along with Shri William Sangma a hard core millitant and some members of NDFB/ULFA/UALA were seen moving around thapa Agichak and Thapa Matronggre area under Resubelpara PS with an intention to commit henious crime. Intelligence inputs indicated that they had floated a new militant group christened as UANF (United A'Chik National Front) Based on this information several Cl Operations were also conducted for past few weeks to trace out these militants. Further Shri Singbirth N marak alias Norok X Momin is suspected to have been involved in the killing of District Jail Police personnal in Williamnagar Jail, and the killing of several other civilians. Accordingly on the receival of information at around 03:—00 am the 25th February 2017 SI Amon Vicky R Marak along with SF 10 Commandos were deputed to, causes search operation over the area. –SI AmonVickey R Marak led his team through the adverse terrain and the thick forest and when they reached the Matrongre village at about 06:—00PM, 7-8 UANF militants came across their Operation Team. On seeing the Police team the UANF militants started to open fire upon which SI Amon Vicky R Marak and his team fired back for self defense. Heavy exchange of firing took Place between them which lasted for about 5-7 minutes, SI Amon Vicky R Marak was nearly hit by the bullets fired upon by the UANF cadres, however his utmost presence of mind and swift act the bullet missed him. UANF militants continued to fire upon SI Amon Vicky R Marak and his team but SI Amon Vicky R Marak displayed extraordinary courage and leadership and led his team towards the place from which the UANF cadres were firing and upon achieving a secure position he along with his team fired at the UANF cadres and in the process one UANF cadre was hit. The other UANF cadres upon realizing that the Police team is gaining on them tried to fire indiscriminately in order to flee taking cover of the dense forest just behind the site of exchange of fire. In a swift reaction SI Amon Vicky R Marak, started chasing the fleeing militants, but due to rough terrain the fleeing militants could escape taking advantage of the thick forest. With his steadfast pursuit of neutralizing the militants SI Amon Vicky R Marak with his team was able to neutralize one hardcore UANF cadre later identified as Shri Singbirth N Marak alias Norok X Momin founder and commander-in-Chief of UNAF. When search was conducted from the site of exchange of fire, AK 47 rifle in a cocked condition, 1(one) magazine, 3(three) live ammunitions of AK, one empty cartridge and one pistol in a cock condition, 2(two) live ammunitions, 1(one) 'magazine, 1(one) HE grenade and a mobile handset were also recovered. Reference Resubelpara PS Case No. 6 (2) 17 U/S 120 B/353/307 IPC R/W Sec 25 (1A)(1B)/27 Arms Act.

SI Amon Vicky R Marak, inspite of being targeted by UANF/GNLA and several millitants on several occasions, he voluntarily took part in the operation. The officer displayed exceptional sense of responsibility towards his duty, unmindful of his own personal safety despite coming under fire; SI Amon Vicky R Marak neutralized the commander in chief of UANF militant Shri Singbirth N Marak alias Norok X Momin at close quarters displaying conspicuous act of gallantry and utmost devotion to duty. This operation team under the leadership of SI Amon Vicky R Marak bravely fought the militants forcing them to flee when one of their cadres was hit by a bullet, thereby leading to his death. This successful operation of police was very significant as it has stopped the possibility of a rising of another deadly militant outfit in the region.

In this operation, Shri Amon Vicky R Marak, Sub-Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 25/02/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty310 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 63—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Odisha Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Bidyadhar Sethi

Subedar

02. Bishal Bomjan

Commando

03. Dhruba Bahadur Basnet

Havildar

04. Rajendra Malla

Commando

05. Deepak Singh Kunwar

Commando

06. Rajesh Biswakarma

Havildar

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 10- 09-2017, on receiving a credible input regarding the camping of a group of heavily armed cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) organization in the Melsikia forest area under Baliguda police station limits, an intensive combing operation by assault team No. 44 and 11 consisting of 49 commandos SOG, under the leadership of Shri Bidydhar Sethi, Subedar of police, SOG was conducted in the said forest area. While the Police team was returning to base after a grueling 48 hours task in a veryn arduous terrain, the whole team was subjected to heavy unprovoked firing from automatic weapon on two fronts. In the said process, one commando of Assault team No. 44 of SOG suffered grievous gunshot injury on his person due to heavy firing. The police team under the leadership of Shri Bidyadhar Sethi retaliated valiantly despite numerical disadvantages and severe terrain limitations. Shri Sethi along with two commandos namely, Bishal Bomjan and Dhruba Bahadur Basnet charged the enemy in a very risky frontal attack braving heavy fire and forced the insurgents to fall back.

Another small team of three commandos namely Rajendra Malla, Deepak Singh Kunwar and Rajesh Biswakarma countered the ambush by launching a tactical offensive, from the right flank despite the severe risk of being detached from the main police team. Due to the valiant offensive by both the small teams, they could not able to execute a successful ambush despite having surprise and terrain on their favour. The leader and the five commandos rose to the occasion when it was most needed and acted bravely in such a manner that not only the numerically superior and tactically better placed enemy had to retreat but the police team could inflict heavy casualty on them with little collateral damage. The successful operation led to the death of One Area committee member Banila @ Rupa, ACM. Press I/C of KKBN Division CPI (Maoist) on whom the Government of Odisha had declared a reward of Rs 4,00,000/-

In this operation, S/Shri Bidyadhar Sethi, Subedar, Bishal Bomjan, Commando, Dhruba Bahadur Basnet, Havildar, Rajendra Malla, Commando, Deepak Singh Kunwar, Commando and Rajesh Biswakarma, Havildar displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 10/09/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 64—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Odisha Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Sunil Kumar Nanda

Assistant Sub- InspectorPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 311 02. Kamalendu Sarangi

Havildar

03. Madan Kishan

Constable

04. Athnacius Jojo

Constable

05. Mukesh Kumar Brahma

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 8.2.2017 reliable information was received regarding movement of armed PLFI activists in Sukra Reserve Forest area near Baskona-Pital village to disrupt ensuing Gram Panchayat election by kidnapping/killing candidates/their supporters and damage public properties and to create terror in the minds of general public and dissuade them from taking part in Elections of local body in a democratic manner. The same information was entered in Bisra PS station diary vide SDE No. 201 dt-8.2.2017 at 8.00 pm. Based on the information a plan was chalked out at DIOC (District Intelligence and Operations Cell) by SP, Rourkela. ASI S.K. Nanda along with DVF was directed to conduct SADO (Search and Destroy Operation) in the area. ASI S.K. Nanda along with DVF team comprising of Hav/55 Kamalendu Sarangi, HAV/19 Sushanta Kumar Paikaray, HAV/1106 Dibyajyoti Rout, Lnk/355 Binod Panna, C/767 Madan Kishan, C/728 Mukesh Kumar Brahma, C/387 Athnacius Jojo, C/762 Ghanshyam Bhagat, C/1190 Prakash Soreng, C/815 Bikram Dandsena, C/431 Azaz Majhi, C/909 Prabin Lakra, C/1045 Prahalad Pradhan, C/507 Sukant Bara, C/720 Sarat Chandra Bhoi, C/420 Dhaneswar Sahoo, C/57 Dillip Kumar Dehury, C/466 Khirod Kumar Mohanta, OAPF/03 Jems Munda, C/1083 Gobardhan Patra, OAPF/07 Sanjay Kumar Nayak And HG/164 Bijay Kishore Toppo (Local Guide) proceeded to the area on 08.02.2017 night.

While performing search in Sukra Reserve Forest area on 09.02.2017 at about 6.00am a group of armed cadres numbering about 12 started firing indiscriminately from their sophisticated weapons on the police party with an intention to kill the police personnel. One of the bullet fired by them pierced the magazine of the weapon of C/387 Athnacius Jojo. The police party immediately took position to save themselves from fire and cautioned them to surrender before the police. In spite of repeated warning, they did not surrender & continued firing at the police party. Finding no alternative and in exercise right of private defence, the police party opened fire. The exchange of fire continued for about half an hour. After the firing stopped the police party cautiously proceeded and searched the area. While searching the jungle area two unidentified dead bodies with profuse bleeding injuries, one AK-47 rifle, One .303 rifle, 7 nos. of .315 country made SBBL guns. One country made revolver, 11 numbers of magazines of different fire arms, 192 live ammunition, one empty cartridge, 44 nos of Mobile Phones and 01 Tab, kit bags containing personal belongings. Blankets, shoes, clothes, Food articles, mobiles phones, medicines etc. were found at the spot.

Later the dead bodies were identified as 1. Sameerjee @ Rajesh Munda @ Rajesh Dhan @ Putro, (ZCM) S/o Late Walter Dhan, Vill-Kisani Barkatoli, PS-Kamdara, Dist.Gumla and 2. Linga Topno @ Bhoka, S/o Pheku Topno of village Poje Kharbatoli, PS-Kamdara, Dist-Gumla.

Deceased Samarjee was having reward of Rs. 10 Lakhs declared by state Govt. of Jharkhand vide State SI. No. 49.

In this operation, S/Shri Sunil Kumar Nanda, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Kamalendu Sarangi, Havildar, Madan Kishan, Constable, Athnacius Jojo, Constable and Mukesh Kumar Brahma, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 09/02/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 65—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Odisha Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Prateek Singh, IPS PMG

Superintnedent of Police312 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 02. Rabindra Sabar

(1st Bar to PMG)

Subedar

03. Ashok Kumar Rath PMG

Subedar

04. Alok Kumar Sethy PMG

Havildar

05. Dhananjay Barad PMG

Commando

06. Krushna Chandra Ping PMG

Commando

07. Santosh Kumar Dhan PMG

Commando

08. Jagannath Kanhar PMG

OAPF

09. Madhusudan Mallick PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 13.5.2018, S.P, Kandhamal Shri Prateek, Singh, IPS received a credible information regarding the movement and assembly of around 15-20 heavily armed cadres of CPI (Maoist) Orgn. of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division led by Badal @ David (DCM) in Sudrukumpa RF near village Gadanki under PS Sadar. An intensive combing operation by two small units of SOG(AT-29 and AT-39) and one small unit of DVF(District Police) under the leadership of Shri Prateek Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Kandhamal was conducted in the said forest area.

Shri Prateek Singh led one small unit Of SOG(AT-29) and one small unit of DVF for search while other unit of SOG(AT-39) was placed in cut-off at a distance. When the Police search team was conducting the search in the jungle area, the insurgents who were hiding taking the advantage of hilly terrain and dense jungle resorted to sudden unprovoked heavy firing from automatic weapons and tried to mount flanking attack, making the police team susceptible to enemy fire from two fronts.

Nine members of Police team suffered grievous injuries on their person due to heavy firing and grenade lobbing. The Police team under the leadership of Shri Prateek Singh retaliated valiantly despite numerical disadvantages and severe terrain limitations. Shri Singh along with two commandos namely, Krushna Chandra Ping and Jagannath Kanhar charged the enemy in a very risky frontal attack braving heavy fire and forced the insurgents to retreat. Subedar Ashok .Kumar Rath led another small unit of two commandos namely Dhananjaya Barad and Santosh Kumar Dhan and countered the flanking attack by launching a tactical offensive, despite severe risk of being detached from the main police team. Due to the valor of assault team the Maoist could not resist and started fleeing from the location by taking covering fire from their team members. While the insurgent were making retreat towards the village they came across a police party consisting of Subedar Rabindra Sabar along with two commandos Madhusudan Mallick and Alok Kumar Sethy. Maoist immediately resorted to heavy firing on seeing police party in a desperate attempt to escape. Despite heavy firing Sub. Rabindra Sabar along with Madhusudan Mallick and Alok Kumar Sethy advanced towards the Maoists and attacked showing utmost courage and readiness for supreme sacrifice for the sake of nation preventing deadly armed cadres from approaching towards village. The leader and team members rose to the occasion when it was most needed and acted bravely in such manner that not only the numerically superior and tactically better placed enemy had to retreat but the police team could inflict heavy casualty on them with little collateral damage. The successful operation led to the death of four Maoist cadres including one Divisional Commander Badal @ Dayid on whom the government of Odisha had declared a reward of Rs. 5, 00, 000/- and One area commander namely Prashant on whom the government of Odisha had declared a reward of Rs. 4, 00, 000/- both of KKBN division of CPI (Maoist).

In this operation, S/Shri Prateek Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Rabindra Sabar, Subedar, Ashok Kumar Rath, Subedar, Alok Kumar Sethy, Havildar, Dhananjay Barad, Commando, Krushna Chandra Ping, Commando, Santosh Kumar Dhan, Commando, Jagannath Kanhar, OAPF and Madhusudan Mallick, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 13/05/2018.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 66—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Odisha Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Niranjan Sahu

(1st Bar to PMG)

Additional Superintendent of Police

02. Keshaba Sisa PMG

Havildar

03. Jitendra Kumar Das

(1st Bar to PMG)

Havildar

04. Sinaya Sekhar Bepari PMG

Constable

05. Urdhaba Chalan PMG

Constable

06. Kanhu Charan Majhi PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 25th March 2018, based on an reliable information about the presence of 10-15 armed cadres Aruna, Andru, Suresh, Chalpati and others of Koraput Division of AOBSZC in the adjoining forest area of village Dokrighati under PS.

Narayanpatna, Dist- Koraput, Odisha. An operation was planned by S.P., Koraput using a small team of selected 13 commandoes of DVF, under command of Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation), Koraput to nab the Maoist.

As per plan, on 25.03.2018 at about 07.00 PM team reached at Dokrighati forest area and started searching tactfully.

At around 09.15 PM while tactically advancing towards upward hill the team came under heavy and unprovoked firing in the form of burst fire from sophisticated weapons. Few bullets grazed past some of members of police party narrowly missing them. Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation), challenged the armed Maoist to surrender, but they increased the volume of fire even further. Then there was a deafening blast because of hurling of hand grenades which caused injuries to five personnel namely Hav/599 Jitendra Kumar Das (Scout-1), C/424 Sinaya Sekhar Bepari (Scout-2), SI Anirudh Nayak, Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation) and his buddy Hav/471 Keshaba Sisa. The Police party then found themselves face to face with about 10-12 ultras with sophisticated weapons firing on them with intention to kill. In spite of facing heavy fire and sustaining injuries to the personnel, the Police party, without caring for their own lives, advanced and divided into two flanks promptly, as directed by Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation). He along with 04 injured DVF personnel immediately covered the northern flank and directed remaining troops under command of C/749 Urdhaba Chalan to cover the western flank. Despite having sustained severe splinter injuries in their bodies, Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation), his buddy Hav/471 Keshaba Sisa, Hav/599 Jitendra Kumar Das (Scout-1) & C/424 Sinaya Sekhar Bepari (Scout-2) displayed raw courage, remained undeterred, showing utmost concern for the safety of his personnel, putting own life in danger, advanced closer by crawling, giving accurate cover fire, took position, opened continued controlled fire till the firing stopped from ultra's side. Simultaneously western flanked team under command C/749 Urdhaba Chalan covered the western direction to block the passage of Maoist retreat by counter flanking attack, came under heavy and indiscriminate fire from close proximity by escaping Maoists. C/749 Urdhaba Chalan advanced and retaliated valiantly in self defense despite numerical disadvantage and severe terrain limitation with total disregard to personal safety and charged the Maoists in a very risky frontal attack braving heavy fire and forced the Maoist insurgents to hasty retreat, leaving arms, ammunition,& explosive unattended.

Their act led to the death of 03 ACM ranked lady Maoist cadres namely (1). Kumar @ Kosi (2) Ungi @ Harati @ Arati (3) Ranita of Koraput Division and recovery of 03 no. SLR Rifles, 01 no. .303 Rifle, 05 nos. Magazines, 04 nos. of Detonator, Landmine (Tiffin Bomb)-01, Live Ammunition-140 nos., Blank ammunition-18 nos., Manpack-01, Kit Bags-09, Radio Sets-03, Magazine Pouch-03, Cash of Rs. 10000/- and other camp items.

The other members of CPI (Maoist) group managed to escape into the nearby jungle taking advantage of darkness, hilly terrain and thick vegetation. Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation) informed regarding the EOF and recoveries to S.P., Koraput over telephone at around 10.15 PM and requested for back up teams to intensify the search operation. One team of DVF led by SI Manoj Kumar Pradhan and Two teams of SOG i.e. Small Team No.03 led by SI (A) A.K. Brahma & Team No.40 led by SI (A) H. L Majhi reported to Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation) at spot on 26.03.2018 at about 07.00 AM. During search operation by the joint teams under the command of Shri Niranjan Sahu, Addl. S.P. (Operation), at about 08.15 AM again indiscriminate fire came from the opposite direction caused injuries to Havildar Dipti Ranjan Gouda of SOG Small Team No.03. The search teams again found itself face to face with ultras firing continuously at police team members. At this moment, C/103 Kanhu Charan Majhi despite facing direct fire from Maoists, with many bullets narrowly missing his body, seeing no other option to save his team members life and without caring for his own life, as an extremely gallant act continued controlled firing and advanced tactically and forced ultras to retreat. After firing was over again search was intensified and one lady Maoist dead body by name Lakki, PM, of Koraput Division, 01 SLR Rifle, 01 INSAS Rifle, Live ammunition-29 nos. & blank ammunition -08 nos., Magazine -03 nos. was recovered.

During the operation the team leader and above mentioned commandos had displayed great degree of courage and determination in the face of enemy and did not care for their safety on the line of duty and they have exposed themselves to enemy fire several times, yet that had not deterred them from discharging their duty. This unwavering commitment to mission that too in a hostile environment, is a tale of sheer courage and glory.

In this operation, S/Shri Niranjan Sahu, Additional Superintendent of Police, Keshaba Sisa, Havildar, Jitendra Kumar Das, Havildar, Sinaya Sekhar Bepari, Constable, Urdhaba Chalan, Constable and Kanhu Charan Majhi, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 25/03/2018.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 67—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Uttar Pradesh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Vikas Chandra Tripathi

Deputy Superintendent of Police

02. Satya Prakash Singh

Sub-Inspector

03. Bhanu Pratap Singh

Head Constable

04. Yashwant Kumar Singh

Constable

05. Santosh Kumar Singh

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Dharmendra Singh, a notorious and dreaded criminal of district Azamgarh with a dozen cases of heinous crime registered against him in districts Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Mau, Gorakhpur, and Bhadoi had become a synonym of terror for the public. He was terrorizing prominent doctors of Gorakhpur and businessmen of several districts for extortion. In view of his terror and criminal activities, a reward of Rs 50,000/- was declared for his arrest.

The STF team led by DSP Vikash Chandra Tripathi, Field Unit, Gorakhpur was collecting intelligence for his arrest. 0n19.05.2016 at about 17:00 hrs. an actionable input was received that Dharmendra Singh is about to come Gorakhpur with one accomplice from Gorakhpur - Kushinagar four lane highway via Deoria Inter section to contact his other accomplices, to conspire and commit murder of some prominent doctor. DSP Vikash Tripathi sprung into action and reached near Deoria inter section on Gorakhpur-Kushinagar four lane road alongwith SI Satya Prakash Singh, HCP Bhanu Pratap Singh, Consts.

Yashwant Singh, Santosh Kumar Singh and others, where he constituted two teams. The first striking team was led by DSP Vikash himself while second backup team was headed by SI Pankaj. The striking team took position on left side of the road towards village Chawri and backup team took position on right side of the road and started to wait. At about19:20 hrs. two persons were sighted coming on a black motorcycle. The informer confirmed the pillion rider as notorious criminal Dharmendra. On coming closure, DSP Vikash Tripathi, SI Satya Prakash Singh, HC(P) Bhanu Pratap Singh and Constables Yashwant Singh and Santosh Kumar Singh cordoned the criminals and challenged them loudly to stop. The pillion rider took out the weapon tucked in his waist and opened fire on STF team with intention to kill. Continuing the firing, he jumped from motorcycle to service lane, crossed the railing and took position.

In view of indiscriminate firing, DSP, SI, HCP, Constables Yashwant and Santosh came out of the cover, jumped to service lane and challenged him loudly to surrender. The criminal did not care and continued to fire more furiously. Putting their lives in danger, the striking team moved ahead towards criminal who was attempting to take out some big weapon from his bag. Seeing the lives of team members in danger, DSP Vikash with his striking team, putting their lives in danger and showing extra ordinary courage and bravery, came out of the cover and tried to nab the criminal. Finding no other option to overpower the criminal, they fired in self defence in a controlled manner. As a result of retaliatory firing, the criminal fell down injured. STF team quickly neared the criminal and saw him lying unconscious. A search led to the recovery of a 9 mm pistol, one carbine 7.65mm and number of live and spent cartridges. He was immediately sent to Govt. Hospital for treatment but he succumbed to -gunshot injuries. Deceased was identified as dreaded criminal Dharmendra Singh.

In this face to face encounter Shri Vikash Chandra Tripathi DSP, Shri Satya Prakash Singh SI CP, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh HC(P) CP, Shri Yashwant Singh Constable CP and Shri Santosh Kumar Singh Constable CP have displayed extraordinary courage, bravery and devotion to duty in face of indiscriminate firing by the criminal.

In this operation, S/Shri Vikas Chandra Tripathi, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Satya Prakash Singh, Sub- Inspector, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Head Constable, Yashwant Kumar Singh, Constable and Santosh Kumar Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 19/05/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 68—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Uttar Pradesh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Anand Kumar, IPS

Superintendent of Police

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 11-03-93 at about 01.05 AM, an information was received that three miscreants armed with automatic weapons were seen in Ghaziabad. The message was flashed to all the police stations. On having picked up the message, Shri Ramesh Chandra Sharma, Inspector, lost no time in directing all the outposts of P.S. Sahibabad to keep strict vigil and check all vehicles. He along with Shri Harshvardhan Singh, SSI and other police personnel proceeded to Mohan Nagar and moved towards Hindon Bridge. Near the Sales tax outpost on G T Road, Shri Sharma noticed three men, riding on a scooter which turned towards Karehada. The Scooter Number was identified as flashed. The message of spotting of miscreants was flashed.

On seeing the police jeep closing on them, they stopped their scooter near the culvert and started running. Shri Sharma, alongwith Shri Harshvardhan Singh, 551 and other Police personnel, got off the jeep, and ran after the miscreants. The316 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 miscreants on seeing police party chasing them, hid behind a shelter and started firing. On receipt of the message Shri Anand Kumar the then SP City, Ghaziabad and other senior police officers rushed to the place of encounter along with the Police force. Shri V. K. Gupta, the then SSP apprised himself of the situation and detailed Shri Anand Kumar to lead the police force from southern side. He also directed the police parties deployed on the Northern and Western sides to mount pressure since the miscreants were firing ceaselessly. The then SP City, Shri Anand Kumar, was maintaining pressure from the southern side by continuous firing and advancing towards the miscreants, unmindful of the grave danger to his personal life.

During the operation Shri Anand Kumar had miraculously escaped the terrorists bullets which would have pierced him, had he suddenly not bent down and taken shelter. The miscreants were desperately firing on the police party as their routes of escape were sealed. In the continuous firing from miscreants and police force, the then SP(City) Shri Anand Kumar, the then SHO Sahibabad Shri Ramesh Chandra Sharma and SSI Harshvardhan Singh, who were exposing themselves to grave risks to their personal lives, were the targets of miscreants bullets in particular, but still they reached near the miscreants taking cover of whatever shelter was available. Apprehensive of the courage and fearlessness of police force and in response to the warning, the miscreants stopped firing and raised their hands to surrender. Sri V.K.Gupta, the then SSP, Shri Anand Kumar, the then SP City, Ramesh Chandra Sharma, the then SHO Sahibabad and SSI Harshvardhan Singh who had reached near the miscreants waited for a while and then all of them together, showing rare courage, pounced upon the hardened criminals with a swift move. All these four officers, with quick presence of their mind, did not give any chance to the culprits to make the slightest movement and disarmed them quickly. The three miscreants apprehended in the encounter were identified as Mangat Singh, Hardeep Singh and Tarsem Lal, members of Group of K C Panjwala belonging to the terrorist organization of Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). One AK-47 rifle, with 102 live cartridges and two magazines, one DBBL gun 12 bore 19 live cartridges were recovered from them. Subsequently, looted one lakh rupees from the cashier of ALPs Factory Ghaziabad was also recovered from them. This operation was completed under successful command and exemplary bravery shown by Shri Anand Kumar.

In this operation, Shri Anand Kumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 11/03/1993.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 69—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Uttar Pradesh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Vishal Vikram Singh

Additional Superintendent of Police

02. Vinay Kumar Singh

Sub-Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

One of the topmost wanted fugitives of UP, dreaded criminal Bagga Singh of district Kheri, had been a synonym of terror for the last one decade in Tarai area of UP. Dozens of criminal cases including murder, robbery, extortion, kidnapping etc. were registered against him. In the year 2013, he escaped from police custody after killing a policeman. Even after escape he committed various sensational crimes and was wanted in at least 9 criminal cases. He was carrying a bounty of Rs. 1,00,000/- over his head as declared by Addl. Director General of Police.

STF team led by Addl. SP Vishal Vikram Singh was collecting intelligence in district Sitapur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich and adjoining areas of Indo-Nepal border for last three months. On 17/01/2018, team was busy in intelligence gathering at Dhakherwa crossing, Lakhimpur. A tip-off was received that dreaded criminal Bagga Singh with one accomplice is about to go to village Dhakherwa on a motorcycle via Gajiyapur road to commit some sensational crime. Addl. SP Vishal rushed to Dulhipurwa Siphon with team where two teams were constituted under the leadership of Addl. SP Vishal VikramPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 317 and SI Shivnetra Singh. The first team took position in cover of trees and bushes in east of road, while second team took waited. Position in the cover of trees and bushes in the west of the road almost 50 meters ahead and waited.

At about 07:50 AM, a motorcycle with driver and one rider was seen coming from Gajiyapur side. Informer confirmed the rider as Bagga Singh. Second team tried to stop the motorcycle but driver accelerated. Meanwhile first team intervened. Seeing the Police in front, the criminals lost their balance and fell down with motorcycle. Pillion rider Bagga Singh opened fire while hurling abuses on the STF team and driver also started firing. Vishal warned them aloud to surrender, but they did not comply and kept on indiscriminate firing. One bullet fired by the criminals pierced in the BP Jacket of Vishal. Had he not worn the BP Jacket, the bullet would have harmed him. These officers had a narrow escape.

Finding no other option to overpower the criminals, Vishal and Vinay without caring for their lives and showing extra ordinary courage and gallantry came out of their cover to effectively fire on the criminals. Suddenly Bagga Singh fell down in a ditch behind the tree of which he had taken cover of. Meanwhile Vishal & Vinay reached quite close to nab him, but he immediately got up and again started firing. But as a result of retaliatory firing dreaded Bagga Singh fell down injured in the ditch. When firing was stopped, STF team approached Bagga Singh who was found lying in a pool of blood. He was immediately sent to the Community Health Centre, Nighasan for treatment where he was declared dead.

In this operation, S/Shri Vishal Vikram Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police and Vinay Kumar Singh, Sub- Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 17/01/2018.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 70—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Uttar Pradesh Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Dharmesh Kumar Shahi

Inspector

02. Anand Kumar Shahi

Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 01.09.2017, Shri Dharmesh Kumar Shahi SHO Sarojninagar alongwith his team was present at Scooter India crossing, where a tip-off was received that a dreaded criminal absconding from police custody is about to go to Lucknow from Banthara on a motorcycle to extort money. Shri Dharmesh deployed his team at a tactically sound location to nab the criminal. About 20 minutes later two persons were sighted coming on a motorcycle from Banthara side. Informer pointed out the pillion as the said absconding criminal. Shri Dharmesh tried to intercept the motorcycle but driver accelerated and fled towards Lucknow by taking a cut. Shri Dharmesh alerted the police stations on the way and chased the motorcycle. The criminals turned towards Shaheed Path and fled at high speed. On information SHO Ghazipur and Shri Anand Kumar Shahi SHO Hazratganj reached on Shaheed Path from Husariya crossing on wrong side and informed Shri Dharmesh. When Shri Dharmesh reached near Sultanpur flyover chasing the motorcycle, the driver turned his motorcycle to service lane. After crossing Sultanpur flyover motorcycle turned on Bandha road and fled towards Janeshwar Mishra Park. Shri Dharmesh, SHO Ghazipur and Shri Anand remained in constant touch with each other. The teams of Ghazipur and Hazratganj moved forward in service lane on wrong side.

SHO Sarojninagar continued to chase the criminals while SHO Hazratganj and SHO Ghazipur tried to cordon from the front on a cut by running their Jeep on right side of the divider. After going about 300 meters on Bandha road, suddenly motorcycle stopped and person sitting on rider seat took out pistols in both of his hands and opened fire. Police party also got down from their Jeeps and challenged the criminals to stop but they did not pay any heed and continued spraying bullets indiscriminately on police party to kill. SHO Anand, SHO Dharmesh, etc. without caring for their lives, entered in the firing range of criminals by using tactics, showing extraordinary courage & bravery and tried to arrest the criminals by firing in self defence. The bullets fired by the criminals hit and pierced in the BP Jacket of Shri Anand and Shri Dharmesh. During318 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 retaliatory firing a bullet hit the criminal. On nearing it was found that bullet had hit to the head of criminal but he was breathing and symptoms of life were seen in him. He was immediately sent to nearest Hospital for treatment, where he was declared as dead. The encounter had taken place at about 0525 hrs.

The deceased was identified as a dreaded criminal of Lucknow Sunil Sharma, who escaped from police custody on 09.08.2017 from Lucknow court. A reward of Rs. 15,000/- was announced by Addl. Director General of Police, Lucknow Zone for his arrest.

In this operation, S/Shri Dharmesh Kumar Shahi, Inspector and Anand Kumar Shahi, Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 01/09/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No.71—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Assam Rifles:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

Shri Deep Chand Rifleman

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Number G/135194F Rifleman General Duty Deep Chand is an industrious, mellifluous soldier with unquestionable loyalty. His bravery and flamboyance in the face of enemy has made him iconoclast for insurgents. His persistent efforts with exceptional courage led to elimination of one PREPAK Cadre during 'Operation Pangsau'.

On 22 January 2017, as part of Commanding Officer's Quick Reaction Teamduring Operation Pangsau, he was acting as leading scout. After the initial fire fight with the insurgents with his perseverance and immense experience of Counter Insurgency Operations he spotted two cadres fleeing into the jungle. As soon he challenged them one of the cadre opened indiscriminate fire on him while running. Sensing danger to own troops, he chased the fleeing insurgent with utter disregard to his personal safety and displayed ingenuity, presence of mind, raw courage and single-handedly eliminated one dreaded insurgent. He was provided cover fire by the team leader Colonel Rajesh Grover. The operation resulted in neutralisation of two hardcore cadres. These eliminations were a major blow to the insurgents group morale as they suffered casualty in counter ambush drill.

In this operation, Shri Deep Chand, Rifleman displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 22/01/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No.72—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) to the undermentioned officer of Border Security Force (BSF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

Shri Mohamad Ramzan Parray PMG (Posthumously)

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

No. 114031350 Constable (GD) Mohamad Ramzan Parray S/O Ghulam Ahmad Parray r/o Vill- Hajin, P.O-Sumbal, P.S.- Hajin, Distt- Bandipora (J&K) PIN- 193501 was born on 16.11.1987 in a poor & humble family. Despite habitant of a highly militancy prone area, he chose to join belt service and was enrolled in Border Security Force as a Constable (GD) on 21.01.2011. He was young and energetic Constable and ready to face any challenge.

On 27th Sept 2017 at about 2100 hrs, when he was on leave at his home town, was intercepted by a group of heavily armed militants enroute to his home from Aunt's house. Militants tried to abduct him forcibly but Late Const. Mohamad Ramzan Parray countered the armed militants alone very bravely and nearly succeeded in snatching weapon from one of the militants. Local people / crowd gathered and militants fled away from the spot.

Thereafter, at about 2145 hrs, two militants entered into the house of Late Const Mohamad Ramzan Parray with intention to kill him. All the family members led by Late Const Mohamad Ramzan Parray, his Father, Aunt and his two brothers countered the heavily armed militants, fought gallantly with the militants physically by displaying great courage and valour even after sustaining grievous injuries and did not allow both the militants to fire from their weapons. Then, two other militants entered into the house to help the first two militants. Late Const Mohamad Ramzan Parray overpowered one of the militants but the other militant managed to shoot him from the point blank range. He got badly injured with gun shots and fatal injuries sustained by knife attack of militants. In the meantime local civilians gathered and seeing this militants fled away from the spot. Late Const Mohamad Ramzan Parray was evacuated to CHC Hajin, where he was declared brought dead by the Doctor of CHC Hajin.

No.114031350 Const Mohamad Ramzan Parray lost his life while fighting with heavily armed militants with extreme exemplary courage and bravery and got martyred on 27th Sept 2017 at his home. It is a rare instance in valley when Late CT Mohamad Ramzan Parray and his family members bravely resisted attack of militants.

In this operation, Late Shri Mohamad Ramzan Parray, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 27/09/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 73—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Border Security Force (BSF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Sudhir Hembrom

Constable

02. Tapas Paul

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 23 Nov' 2016, at about 1130 hrs, enemy resorted to unprovoked firing in AOR of Army Post Balbir and own FDL Keran and fired approx. 100- 120 shells of HE, Smoke, incendiary with plan to infiltrate militants. Own troops also retaliated. No. 130819970 Ct Tapas Paul and No. 133307078 Ct Sudhir Hembrom were deployed at the most sensitive location of OP No. 54 appx. 300 mtrs above FDL Keran. Inspite of heavy shelling around them, both the CTs were keeping close watch in their AOR to foil any infiltration bid. At about 1330 hrs, one Arty shell exploded near their OP point and splinters pierced through wooden wall of OP point and injured both the CTs. Both the constables received splinter injuries in left leg below knee but unfazed by the severe pain, they kept on retaliating the fire and maintained continuous observation to prevent infiltration which was very likely under the cover fire from the enemy. Meanwhile Ct Tapas Paul, who is a qualified nursing assistant, provided first aid to himself and CT Sudhir Hembrom and informed FDL Keran about the injuries. While administrating first aid also, both CTs kept watching the AOR and detected movement of militants ahead of AIOS. Inspite of being injured continued effective retaliation and showed great valour, combat audacity and team spirit in foiling infiltration bid of militants against all odds.

In this operation, S/Shri Sudhir Hembrom, Constable and Tapas Paul, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 23/11/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 74—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Border Security Force (BSF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Jagjeet Singh Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 29 Oct' 2016, at about 1330 hrs, Pak FDLs, Lower Fakira, Upper Fakira, Tent Post and L/P 2 opened fire on, own FDL Mainbore, Upperbore, Sourav and Dhaniya Maidan by Mortar and Small Arms. No. 000022446 Ct Jagjeet Singh deployed in FDL Mainbore retaliated gallantly and fired 29 rounds with INSAS LMG Butt No. 79, Body No. 16791163, and brought effective fire on C/Part FDL Lower Fakira by displaying extreme courage and provided enough time to his colleagues to take position and retaliate. Suddenly, enemy targeted his Morcha and brought down aimed rocket fire on the Morcha due to which No, 000022446 Ct Jagjeet Singh sustained multiple splinter injuries on his thigh left shoulder and face. Inspite of being injured, he continued with effective retaliation and caused damage to enemy FDLs. No. 11833096 CT/NA Sushanta Malick who was in adjacent Morcha shifted to Morcha occupied by Ct Jagjeet Singh under heavy enemy fire and attended to injured Ct Jagjeet Singh with available medical Aid and managed to stop blood flow from splinter wounds. After giving first Aid, individual was evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar for better treatment.

Timely and Gallant action by Ct Jagjeet Singh gave enough time to his colleagues to take position and retaliate against enemy fire. Brave Constable pitched in gallantly to his position undeterred by heavy enemy fire without caring for his life and prevented enemy from causing serious casualties to own troops.

In this operation, Shri Jagjeet Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 29/10/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 75—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) to the undermentioned officer of Border Security Force (BSF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri A Suresh PMG (Posthumously)

Head Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 17th Jan'2018, at about 2105 hrs, Pakistan side resorted to unprovoked firing by use of flat trajectory weapons from their forward Bundh in AoR of 78 Bn BSF. No. 95009834 HC/GD A Suresh as Naka Commander alongwith No. 042555944 Const (GD) Anil Kumar Singh and No. 020033945 Const (GD) Satyendra Kumar Singh were deployed at fwd duty point NJ 443 of BOP Baquarpur. As the unprovoked firing started from Pak side targeting own fwd duty points, HC A Suresh took stock of the overall situation and planned for effective retaliation from Duty point No. NJ 443 and also coordinated with other adjoining points i.e No. NJ 442 & NJ 444 to bring down concerted fire on enemy positions. He also showed his presence of mind and informed Insp Devendra Roy, Offg Coy Comdr and requested him to plan for heavy Mortar fire targeting forward enemy locations so that the enemy could be effectively neutralized. Meanwhile, the adversary, realizing that the duty point No. NJ 443 was bringing down accurate & intensive fire, directed all their fire power comprising UMGs and Pica Guns towards duty point No. NJ 443. As the exchange of fire continued, the intensity of fire from Pak side alsoPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 321 increased and the said duty point was subjected to intense enemy firing not only from the Pak forward Bundh position but also from Pak Post Advance Kundanpur. Amidst the heavy exchange of fire, HC(GD) A Suresh displayed immense battle prudence and kept on engaging the enemy positions by his LMG and in the process inflicted heavy damages to their forward locations. Simultaneously, he also motivated his fellowmen and coordinated effective fire plan with adjoining duty points.

However, during the exchange of intensive fire at about 2220 hrs, one volley of heavy fire came from the Pak side and hit the duty point No. NJ 443 in which one bullet sneaked through the loophole of the said point and hit HC A Suresh on his head.

Despite his grievous injury, HC A Suresh did not care for his life and kept on engaging the adversary by bringing down effective fire on the forward enemy positions. In the middle of heavy firing, he was promptly evacuated to BOP Baquarpur and after immediate first aid, was further taken to Govt Hospital R S Pura, where he was declared brought dead by on duty Doctor at 0100 hours.

Inspite of being pinned down by concerted fire by the enemy, No. 95009834 Head Constable A Suresh not only exhibited exemplary and conspicuous courage and continued effective retaliation but also displayed tremendous combat audacity under fierce enemy fire by giving befitting & hard hitting response to the enemy by coordinating the adjoining duty points to bring down effective fire on enemy positions. However, in the process, he made supreme sacrifice while defending the Nation.

In this operation, Late Shri A Suresh, Head Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 17/01/2018.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 76—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) to the undermentioned officers of Border Security Force (BSF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Nitin Kumar PMG (Posthumously)

Constable

02. Pravindra Kumar PMG

Constable

03. Barun Kumar PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Tac HQ 40 Battalion BSF is located in Match factory Baramulla (J&K) and its 'E" coy was deployed alongwith HQ 46 RR Bn at Stadium Colony, Baramulla (J&K).

On the intervening night of 2/3 Oct 2016, No. 124537084, Ct Nitin Kumar and No. 050027808, Ct Barun Kumar were detailed to perform sentry duty at morcha No. 11 of CT Post Stadium Colony. At about 2200 hrs, Ct Barun Kumar got suspicious when a large number of stray dogs started barking near the Jhelum river bank side of the Morcha No. 11.

Immediately, he lit his service torch through the loop hole of his Morcha to observe any suspicious activity in the general area river bank where dogs were still barking. As he was manning the LMG, he directed CT Nitin Kumar to go out and check the suspicious movement, if any. Ct Nitin Kumar came out of the Morcha tactically from one corner taking cover of the Morcha wall and lit his torch towards the Jhelum river bank. Suddenly, unknown militants resorted to burst fire towards Morcha No. 11 resultantly, Const Nitin Kumar got injured but displaying the highest sense of combat audacity and courage even in adverse situation, he rushed inside the bunker and retaliated firing from his Insas rifle. Const Barun Kumar also fired from his LMG towards the Jhelum river bank side. Suddenly, militants lobbed number of grenades on the bunker which caused damage to the bunker and created cloud of dust and smoke all around as well as inside it. As nothing was visible from inside through loopholes and having received grenade attack on bunker, with a view to give befitting reply to the militants, Ct Nitin Kumar along with Ct Barun Kumar came out of their bunker. Ct. Nitin Kumar came out to the right side of the bunker taking cover of the bunker wall and kept on firing. Ct Barun Kumar supported him with LMG fire from one corner and322 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 Ct Nitin Kumar gave support fire from another corner. Suddenly, militants lobbed grenades which blasted near bunker and damaged the bunker as well as LMG of Ct Barun Kumar. In the grenade attack, Ct Nitin Kumar sustained serious injuries and his personal weapon was damaged. Without fearing for his life, he kept on firing towards militants bravely and also ensured that his fire do not go awry across the Jhelum river to avert collateral damage to nearby civilian residence. In the meantime, No.124517123 Ct Parvindra Kumar rushed from his Morcha for support and in the process, one bullet hit on his right leg but without caring for his injury he took hold of his post and started effective retaliation from his service rifle. Meanwhile, Quick Reaction Team (QRT) vehicle reached near the encounter site. No. 050027808 Ct Barun Kumar bravely evacuated Ct Nitin Kumar from the severely damaged bunker. Further, Ct Nitin Kumar and Ct. Parvinder Kumar were evacuated to the 46 RR unit hospital without further delay. Despite all possible life saving treatment and best efforts to save the life of Ct Nitin Kumar, he succumbed to the injuries.

It needs no mention that No. 124537084 Late Ct Nitin Kumar exhibited indomitable courage, gallant, lightening and bold action by holding the post till the last bullet even after he was severely injured and sustained multiple injuries but thwarted the evil hardcore militants from infiltrating into the campus.

It is also required to be emphasized that Ct Barun Kumar not only proved his grit, valour and quick action by retaliating the militants fire but also without caring for his personal safety, put himself in danger and saved the life of his peer in the difficult and dangerous situation. No 124517123 Ct Parvindra Kumar fearlessly retaliated the militant attack on the post and displayed highest level of bravery and courage in preventing the evil design of militants to enter the campus.

All out gallant action by all the three personnel foiled the evil attempt of hardcore militants from entering into the campus, which if happened, would have caused exhaustive and irreparable casualties to men residing inside the campus and damage to vulnerable points (as position were marked in militant's GPS recovered from the site). These personnel through their proactive and timely gallant action forced the militants to flee and foil their fidayeen attack.

In this operation, S/Shri Late Nitin Kumar, Constable, Pravindra Kumar, Constable and Barun Kumar, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 02/10/2016.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 77—Pres/2018—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry/ Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously) to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Alok Kumar Anal PMG

Deputy Commandant

02. Bikash Sutradhar PMG (Posthumously)

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

An intelligence input was received through the reliable sources that a group of 40 Maoists, led by Ranjit Paul are camping in Makuli Jungle area, located at the Jharkhand-West Bengal border. This area is geographically very difficult to venture through due to insurmountable hillocks, deep gorges, thick vegetation and treacherous slopes. Maoists presence has been noticed frequently in this area, Keeping the vulnerability of the area, an "A" level special operation, including the troops from 165/169/193 Bn, 207 CoBRA, Purulia commando and CIF Jhargram, was planned and launched w.e.f. 16/09/2014 to 19/09/2014 in the target area i.e. Makuli jungle area near village- Chekam under PS- Ghatsila, Distt- East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Two strike teams of 207 CoBRA, were tasked to carry out the search in the core area. Strike-1 was led by Shri Rakesh Kumar, DC and Strike-II by Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC under the overall command of Shri Binod Toppo, commandant 207 CoBRA.

As per the plan, troops of 207 CoBRA were dropped at Kankrajhore, PS- Belpahari, Distt- West Medinipur (W.B.) on the night of 16/09/2014. Night Navigation is itself a difficult task due to various tactical constraints. The contrasted geography made it further difficult. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC decided to lead the troops from the front and placed himself with the scout CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar.

On 17/09/2014, in the early morning, the teams of 207 CoBRA reached Makuli jungle near village- Chekam. Troops started negotiating the stiff height of the hill while searching the area carefully. Scout group led by Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC was tactically clearing the area point by point. At around 0745 hrs while troops were advancing, they came under heavy fire from the hilltop. Acting promptly troops immediately took the position and retaliated with heavy fire, Maoists had laid a deadly ambush and were firing heavily from their fortified defense. Scout group got trapped in the killing zone with bare minimum cover from bullets. It was difficult for the scout group to hold the ground and retaliate to the Maoists firing.

Sensing the gravity Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar decided to launch daring a counter- offensive against the Maoists. It was a fatal move as both of them were having no cover from bullets, yet, decided to shoulder the responsibility so that their fellow troops could take positions and retaliate to the Maoists firing. Displaying exemplary bravery and raw courage, the charged on the Maoists ferociously. However, before they could advance further ahead and continue the attack the Maoists bullets pierced through their bodies leaving them severely injured. Braving the pain due to bullet injury Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar kept advancing towards the Maoists under cover fire from their fellow troops. The daring act of the above duo stunned the Maoists for a while and in the meantime, the troops of 207 CoBRA took their positions and augmented the counter attack against the Maoists. Though it was heavy firing from all sides, the determination, dedication and morale of this small team of 207 CoBRA was flying high. Their only aim was to hit the target and nothing could deter them to do so. The troops moved towards the target firing heavily upon them.

Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar reached to a point very else to the target amidst the rain of bullets and charged at the Maoists collectively. The Maoists could never imagine even in their wildest dream that a small party of brave soldiers might come so close to them. Finding troops closing in Maoists started fleeing taking the cover of the jungle and stony hilly terrain. The audacious action from the troops of 207 CoBRA forced the Maoists to flee from the spot.

Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar got bullet injuries by first fire of naxal but they shown extreme courage and quickly and heavily responded to enemy. During encounter the bullets hit CT/GD Bikash Sutradha just above his BP jacket on the right side of chest, Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC was also hit by the bullets but magazine of his weapon was covering his stomach which saved him. 01 bullet hit him on the knee. While taking lying position one of the bullets touched on his back. Shri Alok Kumar Anal, D/C and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar were then evacuated to Appolo Hospital Ranchi, where CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar was declared brought dead and Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC admitted for further treatment.

Although, no dead body of Maoists was recovered from the site of the incident, as per report of SIB, MHA, Kolkata, two Maoists were killed in this encounter.

Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC exhibited great initiative and led his men from the front without caring for his life even after he got the bullet injury on his left knee. CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar even after gating the bullet injury on his right chest, moved ahead amidst the rain of bullets with his commander. Shri Alok Kumar Anal, DC and CT/GD Bikash Sutradhar have displayed exemplary courage in breaking the deadly ambush of Maoists and restricted the damage to a minimum.

In this operation, S/Shri Alok Kumar Anal, Deputy Commandant and Late Bikash Sutradhar, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 17/09/2014.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 78—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Shashank Shanker

Assistant Commandant

02. Tawsif Ahmad Hajam

Constable324 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 05/01/2017 at around 2130 Hrs an information was received from DSP (operations) Badgam about the presence of a hardcore militant in Gulzarpora Mohalla, Vill- Mocchwa, under Police Station–Chadoora, Badgam. On getting the information, Commandant 178 Bn, CRPF directed Sh Shashank Shanker, AC to rush towards the target village along with SOG Budgam. Acting promptly on the direction of the commandant, Sh Shashank Shanker, AC along with one platoon of C/178 Bn and SOG Budgam reached village- Mocchwa at around 2230 Hrs.

After proper identification of the hideout of militant a cluster of houses was cordoned by the teams; plugging all the escape routes. After cordoning the target area, a search team, comprising of Sh Shashank Shanker, AC, Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam and SOG personnel, was formed. It was the dark night. Carrying out the house search was a risky job due to its inherent complications. The exact location of the militant was yet to be zeroed in. He may have positioned himself anywhere and having the potential to inflict heavy damages to approaching troops. A daring, yet, the vigilant approach was the need of the hour. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Sh Shashank Shanker, AC, displaying true grit of a commander, decided to lead the search party.

The search party led by Sh Shashank Shanker, AC started searching the suspected houses taking due cautions. At around 2245 Hrs, the search team noticed some suspected movement inside one of the cordoned houses and advanced stealthily towards the house. Meanwhile, the militant hiding inside the house sensed the presence of the SFs. He came out of the house firing indiscriminately at the search party followed by grenade lobbing. The bullets and grenade splinters just missed their target as the troops had a miraculous escape. Undeterred by the fatal threats, Sh Shashank Shanker, AC with his search team took position behind the available cover and started controlled retaliatory fire. Militant was trying desperately to manage his escape but was not able to make it due to the retaliatory fire by the search team. Giving a bid to manage his escape the militant lobbed another grenade in which SGCT -Hoshiyar Singh of SOG suffered grievous splinter injuries and fell down.

Finding the SOG Jawan injured, the militant tried to snatch his rifle. The acts of militant got noticed by Sh Shashank Shanker, AC, who, in turn, without wasting a fraction of moment moved towards the militant with his buddy Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam. Showing exemplary courage, tactical acumen and sound professionalism, Sh Shashank Shanker, AC and his buddy Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam fired at the militant leaving him severely injured. The militant after getting bullet injury jumped the perimeter wall of the second house and hided himself. On the other side, injured SGCT- Hoshiyar Singh was lying in the pool of blood with severe pain, shouting for the help. Sh Shashank Shanker, AC immediately ran towards him for help. He along with his buddy Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam evacuated the injured constable of SOG outside the firing zone to the bunker from where he was sent to the Hospital.

After this, Sh Shashank Shanker AC directed his men to re-start the search for the hiding militant and led the team from the front. Meanwhile, QAT of 178 Bn, CRPF and troops of 53 RR also joined the operation. After crossing the periphery of the house, the team was cautiously searching the area when they noticed some movement near the bathroom of the fourth house. Before the troops could reach to the militant, he opened fire upon the search team. Sh. Shashank Shanker, AC, and his buddy Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam retaliated with controlled fire. The retaliatory fire from the search teams resulted in the neutralization of the militant.

During post, encounter search troops recovered the dead body of the militant along with a Chinese Pistol, two magazines, and three live rounds. Later the killed militant was identified as Muzaffar Ahmed Naikoo @ MuzzMoulvi (A++) of Batpora, Sopore, Distt- Baramulla of Al-Badar Tanzeem.

During the operation, despite firing from close range by the militant, Sh Shashank Shanker, AC and Constable Tawsif Ahmed Hajam fought from the front while exhibiting the exemplary courage. The nerve exhibited by them under the life-threatening circumstances is not only classic but also shows the highest degree of courage, gallantry, and commitment to the cause.

In this operation, S/Shri Shashank Shanker, Assistant Commandant and Tawsif Ahmad Hajam, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 05/01/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special DutyPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 325 No. 79—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary

Assistant Commandant

02. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Constable

03. Satendra Kumar

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

The state of Jharkhand occupies a prominent place and is of strategic importance for the Maoists in India for their overall grand ambitious plan of establishing "Red Corridor". Patches like Khunti/ Simdega & West Singhbhum districts of Jharkhand serves as an important link in this overall chain for its being located in the border areas of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand states. The hilly terrain, rough gradients, steep cliffs overlooking distant places, dense vegetation with tracts of broken land, Maoist hold over the area and the population inhabited in and around, being either coerced into or sympathetic to the Maoists make the task tough and challenging for the security forces venturing into such areas. This region encompasses area, where banned outfit's Central Command usually organizes meetings of their senior cadres, runs training camp, and carry out fresh recruitments. SFs are operating in the area since long and over a period of time have developed support/intelligence network to track the movements of Maoists.

One such source of SFs has informed that PLFI Commander Shalu Bhud along with his Dasta cadres is moving in the area of Baring and Kitabandutoli under Police Station Rania/Sonua, Distt-Khunti/West Singhbhum (Jharkhand). Acting upon the information, Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC, Officer Commanding F/94 planned a search and destroy operation in the target area involving the troops of D & F/94 Bn to nab the Maoists.

As per Ops plan, troops of D& F/94 Bn under command Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC along with State Police components left their base camp for the target area on 10/09/2017 at around 2000 hrs. On 11/09/2017 troops reached in the close vicinity of the target area and searched for the presence of Maoists but could get nothing. However, the party commander Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC did not lose his hope and decided to continue the operation and kept on searching the area and halted on a small hillock during the night. On 12/09/17 at around 0540 hrs, troops left the halting place to further search the area. When the troops were traversing down the hill, the scouts noticed some suspicious movement in front of them and communicated to the party commander Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC who was just behind of them.

Acting promptly, Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC alerted his troops and chalked out a plan to intercept the suspected movement. To maintain the secrecy, Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC decided to advance towards the suspected area with two of his brave hearts Constable Satendra Kumar and Constable Akhilesh Kumar Pandey while directing others to cover from the flanks. The step was full of risk, due to the unknown strength and power of suspected personnel.

Holding their nerves and breath, the brave trios advanced stealthily towards the suspected area defying all the fatal threats. Once they reached close enough to the suspected place, challenged the suspects to come out of the cover and verify their identity. The suspects were PLFI cadres and equipped with sophisticated weapons. Finding SFs in the front left them awestricken at once. However, they immediately got alert and before SFs could reach close, opened indiscriminate fire upon them. The sudden volley of fire forced the above trios for the shelter behind the covers. Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC along with his two constables were caught in the killing zone having no significant cover against the bullets. An audacious counter-attack was the need of the hour. At this juncture, displaying the true grit of a commander Sh. Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, AC rose to the occasion and took the battle head-on. He along with his two brave heart Constables, Satendra Kumar and Constable Akhilesh Kumar Pandey charged upon the PLFI cadres who were firing extensively upon them.

Displaying the sharp tactical acumen and astute professionalism the above trios fired upon the PLFI cadres with precision.

The brave and effective retaliation forced the PLFI cadres to run for their lives. They fled from the spot taking the advantage of the terrain.

During post encounter search, dead bodies of 02 PLFI cadres including one lady cadre were recovered from the encounter site. One of them was later identified as Shalu Bhud, PLFI Area Commander, Age-26 years, r/o village- Putida,326 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 under PS-Bandgaon, Dist-W/Singhbhum. Besides, 9 MM Carbine with Mag – 01 No, DBBL gun -01 No, DBBL gun without barrel -01 No, 9 mm live rounds-27 Nos, 12 Bore live rds-02 Nos, .315 empty case-06 Nos, 9 mm empty case-04 Nos, Samsung Mobile phone -02 Nos, Pitthu bag – 06 Nos and PLFI Literature were also recovered from the spot.

During the operation despite facing the grave threat to their lives, the above personnel exhibited exemplary courage and utmost devotion towards their duty displaying the highest degree of bravery & professionalism.

In this operation, S/Shri Prahalad Sahay Choudhary, Assistant Commandant, Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Constable and Satendra Kumar, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 12/09/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 80—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Vinay Kumar Tiwari

Commandant

02. Parveen Shanker

Assistant Commandant

03. Thorat Vaibhav Shankar

Constable

04. Dinesh

Constable

05. Ravindra Paswan

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 23 Sep 2017, on receipt of a specific input, generated by the Unit Intelligence Cell of 53 Bn, about the presence of 3-4 terrorists in Kamal Kote village under PS Uri, Dist- Baramulla, Shri Vinay Kumar Tiwari, Commandant, 53 Bn along with, Shri Parveen Shanker Assistant Commandant, Unit Quick Action Team (QAT) of 53 Bn and Special Operations Group (JKP) Baramulla left for PS-Uri at around 0630 hrs. The input was corroborated by the SDPO and SHO PS-Uri and also by the Army. The joint troops arrived at Kamal Kote village and after initial reccee of the area, it was decided to launch a joint cordon and search operation on 24 Sep 2017 in wee hours.

In the meantime, on the intervening night of 23 & 24 Sep at about 0030 hrs, a specific input was again received by the Intelligence cell of 53 Bn about the presence of terrorists in village Kalgai under PS-Uri. On receipt of this input, Commandant, 53 Bn with Unit QAT, Shri Parveen Shanker, Asst Comdt with one section of B/53 coy and Shri Ravi Mishra, Asst Comdt with one section of F/53 coy, SSP Baramulla and SP (Ops) along with SOG, Baramulla rushed to Kalgai village area. At about 0220 hours, the team of 76 Field Regiment of Army which had laid the routine ambush in the adjoining area of Kalgai village noticed the movement of some terrorists with weapons and backpacks and challenged them, which in turn led to the exchange of fire between the terrorist and Army troops. As a result, the terrorists fled from the site and took shelter in an inhabited house in Chidi Maidan area of village Kalgai.

To find out and nab the terrorists, a joint search and destroy operation was planned by the commanders of Joint Forces. The joint parties then moved towards Kalgai village. After reaching the designated location at about 0430 hrs, thePART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 327 village was cordoned off by the joint team of CRPF, Police and Army. The team of 53 Bn was assigned to carry out the search of 7-8 inhabited houses of Kalgai village situated towards the North which had an undulating terrain with the natural cover of boulders and coniferous trees. At about 0800 hours, while the team was moving towards one of the suspected house, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire from a group of houses which they had occupied. With merely few houses, the positions of the terrorists were exposed. Commandant, 53Bn immediately directed Sh Parveen Shanker to establish a cordon around the cluster of houses from one side with QAT troops. Sh Parveen Shankar along with the team of 15 brave hearts cordoned the village from the north side and the Commandant himself along with the team of SP (Ops) Baramulla cordoned the cluster from the south direction. An encounter ensued between the troops and the terrorists.

The terrorists continued to fire intermittently throughout the day. During the encounter, the troops fired UBGL and MGL to destroy the suspected houses. It appeared that in the bombardment one of the terrorists got hit, however, the remaining two terrorists managed to escape to a neighboring one room small mosque and kept firing on the troops till about 1700 hours. With the dusk fast approaching, Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari, CO, 53 Bn approached SSP Baramulla and the Army Colonel and proposed to storm the target/hideout to neutralize the terrorists before the darkness set in. The proposal was agreed upon and accordingly, Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari formed 03 joint teams comprising of CRPF and the JKP for the purpose. Displaying true grit of a commander, he decided to lead the operation from the front. He led the team one comprising with his QAT, while SP (Ops) Baramulla along with Sh Parveen Shanker, AC led the second team comprising of SOG and troops of B/53. The third team was led by Sh Ravi Mishra, AC, comprising of troops of F/53 coy Bn and state police.

Since the terrorists had positioned themselves in a mosque, Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari, Comdt, considering the religious sentiments, decided to fire Tear Smoke Shells to force the terrorists to exit from the mosque. He directed Sh Parveen Shanker, AC to fire Pava smoke shells on the verandah of the mosque after determining the wind direction. The idea worked as Pava shells compelled the terrorists to move out of the mosque. Firing indiscriminately, the terrorists emerged out from the front door of the mosque, where Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari and his team had tactically positioned themselves. In a bid to escape one of the terrorists opened a barrage of bullets towards the team of Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari. It was a do or die situation for Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari and his troops. The slightest hesitation on their part would have provided the terrorist to give a slip. Without a second thought, throwing all the caution to the wind, Sh Vinay Kumar Tiwari, with his buddies Constable Thorat Vaibhav Shankar and Constable Dinesh charged upon the terrorist. Displaying the sharp professional skill, the above trio neutralized the terrorist on the spot by their accurate firing.

The second terrorist after emerging from the mosque moved towards the left side and rushed towards the bushes, where Shri Parveen Shanker, SP (Ops) Baramulla and Constable Ravindra Paswan had taken the position. The fleeing terrorist was confronted by the trio. They were not the ones to flinch at this opportunity. The terrorist was heading towards them with the intention to destroy everything in his way, firing recklessly. Death stared at the faces of above trio, but, they were not the ones to be cowed down. Defying all the odds, the above trio charged at the terrorist and neutralized him on the spot.

After the encounter, the area was thoroughly searched by the troops during which the dead bodies of three slain foreign terrorists of JeM (Fidayeen group) along with four AK 47 Rifles, two UBGLs, sixteen AK magazines and 218 rds of 7.62x39 mm ammunition with other incriminating material were recovered.

The operation was well executed under the able leadership of Commandant Shri Vinay Kumar Tiwari, Comdt, 53 Bn. He exhibited great tactical acumen, innovative thinking and led his men from the front. Sh Parveen Shankar, Asst Comdt.

displayed exemplary bravery, nerves of steel and exceptional presence of mind when encountered with a near death situation ensuring that it ended in glory. Constables Thorat Vaibhav Shankar, Dinesh, and Ravindra Paswan played a crucial role and stood rock solid behind their leaders and ensuring that the task was successfully accomplished under the trying conditions.

In this operation, S/Shri Vinay Kumar Tiwari, Commandant, Parveen Shanker, Assistant Commandant, Thorat Vaibhav Shankar, Constable, Dinesh, Constable and Ravindra Paswan, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 24/09/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty328 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 81—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Bal Kishan Yadav

Assistant Commandant

02. Khoirom Prasanta Meetei

Sub-Inspector

03. Vijay Kumar

Constable

04. Raj Gautam Kumar

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 12 August 2017 at about 1500 hrs, an Intelligence input was received from civil police about the presence of 4-5 terrorists in Village - Awaneera under PS -Zainapora in District - Shopian, J&K. On receipt of information, a joint cordon and search operation (CASO) was planned by troops of 14 Bn CRPF along with Special Operations Group (SOG), Zainapora of JKP, and 1 & 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). As per the plan, CRPF troops of 14 Bn led by Shri Bal Kishan Yadav, Asstt. Comdt., along with SOG/Police party from P.S. Zainapora and troops of 3 RR reached the target village Awaneera in about an hour. Meanwhile, Team of 1 RR located at Frisal in Dist- Kulgam also joined the operation.

Awaneera is a thickly populated village with approximately 500 houses situated on the border of districts Shopian and Pulwama. On account of this feature, the terrorists find a safe harbour in the neighbouring village of Frisal which falls in Pulwama district. Both these districts are the hub of terrorist activities. The houses in this village are very clustered and connected by lanes and bye lanes throwing up many escape routes for the terrorists. Conducting operations in the village is a major challenge for the security forces as civilians come out in large numbers and indulge in heavy stone pelting to thwart the operations.

The inputs suggested that the terrorists had taken shelter in a single storied house in Pir Mohalla, a cluster of about 30-35 houses within the village. The village is flanked by apple orchard to the right and at the back, while, there is a graveyard alongwith a mosque on the left with a road passing in front of it. A tight cordon was placed by the troops around the target houses wherein 1 & 3 RR covered the area from the right, left and back side while troops of 14 Bn, CRPF and SOG have positioned themselves in front across the road. While the cordon was being placed, the terrorists opened heavy fire on the security forces from different directions. The forces took the position and started retaliating the fire. The terrorists had made their position apparent which helped the troops in tightening the cordon around the core target houses.

Since there were civilians entrapped in the houses, it was decided to first evacuate them to safety. Thereafter, the announcement was made over the public address system asking the terrorists to surrender which could not yield any results, however, in between entrapped civilians could be evacuated to a safe area. After the initial firing had ceased it was decided to conduct house to house search. For the purpose 3 teams of 4, each of the RR with a Major heading each team and a team of 5 men of CTT of 14 CRPF along with elements of SOG under command Sub Inspector Prasanta Meetei were formed to undertake the search. Sh Bal Kishan, AC and his buddy Constable Vijay Kumar along with personnel of SOG and RR were to provide covering fire to the search teams. As the first team of 1 RR advanced to search the first house a heavy volley of fire greeted them, causing injuries to five jawans of RR. Heavy exchange of fire resumed. SI Khoirom Prasanta Meetei and his team took positions started retaliating the adversaries fire. Displaying camaraderie of the highest order, they advanced and evacuated the injured jawans of RR with the help of support fire from Sh Bal Kishan, AC and his buddy, Constable Vijay Kumar. This exchange of fire lasted for over three hours and thereafter it was quiet. Since it was past midnight it was decided to suspend the operations till the day break. Taking advantage of the darkness as well as the lull from both sides the cordon was further tightened.

In the morning at about 0540 hrs, the search party again started the search of the houses. Every single house within the cordon was searched repeatedly but could not trace the terrorists. When the search parties met with no success and it was decided to call off the operation, Shri Erick Gilbert Jose, Comdt 14 Bn proposed that a search of the Mosque adjoining the PirPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 329 Mohalla be carried out. The search party carried out a search of the shrine but could not find the terrorists. However, there was a possibility that terrorists might have hidden in the basement of the Masjid (Hamam). It was decided to use Chilli PAVA shell inside the Hamam to bring the terrorist out from there. Undeterred to the fatal threats, Sh Bal Kishan Yadav and his buddy Vijay Kumar went close to the Hamam and lobbed Chilli PAVA shells inside, as it had a very narrow opening. The ploy worked. Unable to withstand its pungency, three terrorists rushed out of the Hamam firing indiscriminately.

Exhibiting great composure and tactical skills, Sh .Bal Kishan Yadav and his buddy who were positioned in the close proximity of the Masjid fired at one of the fleeing terrorist and neutralized him on the spot. However, the other two managed to give a slip in the ensuing melee and entered a house adjacent to the Mosque and opened heavy fire on the troops placed in the inner cordon. The inner cordon party took the position and retaliated the fire. This exchange of fire lasted for over an hour. The incessant firing set the house ablaze. Unable to bear the heat and smoke, the terrorists ran out of the house firing indiscriminately to escape from the site. But, they found SI Khoirom Prasanta Meetei and Constable Raj Gautam in their way. The terrorists opened the barrage of bullets towards the above duos, but could not deter them from their position.

Before the terrorist could plan their next move, SI Khoirom Prasanta Meetei and Constable Raj Gautam, decided to take the terrorists in head-on battle. They, throwing all the cautions to wind, charged audaciously upon the terrorists and neutralised both the terrorists with their accurate fire.

During post encounter search, dead bodies of three militants, who were identified as Mohd. Yasin Itoo @ Ghaznavi, HM (Category— A) r/o Magam, Budgam, Irfan-ul-haq Sheikh, HM (Category- B) r/o Maldera, Shopian and Umar Mazid Mir, HM (Category- C) r/o Katpora, Yaripora, Distt-Kulgam alongwith 02 AK 47 Rifles, 01 AK 47 Kem-Kop Rifle, 03 AK magazines, 01 Pikka Magzine, 10 rds of AK 47 and 03 mag. pouches were recovered.

In the operation Sh Bal Kishan Yadav, Asstt. Comdt. led his troops from the front and exhibited outstanding leadership qualities and conspicuous act of gallantry. Sub-Inspector Khoirom Prasanta Meetei, Constable Vijay Kumar and Constable Raj Gautam Kumar displayed extraordinary valour, tactical skills, raw grit and unflinching commitment to the duties during the operation and were instrumental in successful culmination of the operation.

In this operation, S/Shri Bal Kishan Yadav, Assistant Commandant, Khoirom Prasanta Meetei, Sub-Inspector, Vijay Kumar, Constable and Raj Gautam Kumar, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 12/08/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 82—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 4th Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

S/Shri

01. Sanjay Kumar

(4th Bar to PMG)

Deputy Commandant

02. Ashish

PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 20 Nov 2017, on receipt of an input, about the presence of terrorists in Chopan Mohalla of Village Seer u/PS- Tral in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in a marriage function, a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched at 1445 hrs by 180 Battalion CRPF, 42 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operations Group (SOG), J&K Police, Tral.

Tral sub-division of District Pulwama in South Kashmir remained a traditional stronghold of the terrorist outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Many of the top commanders of HM outfit hails from Tral and the cadres enjoy popular support in the area. Tral also has a geographical advantage, as it is situated on the edge of the plateau dividing upper and lower Tral.

It is surrounded by densely forested mountains. While it provides natural shelter for the terrorists, it makes counter- insurgency operations extremely difficult and hazardous. Village Seer u/PS Tral is located on the northern side of the Tral on330 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 the Tral-Gulshanpora-Pastuna-Aripal road. The distance of village Seer from Tral is appx. nine kms. To the east of the village is the Wastarwan mountain ranges which is densely forested and to west of the village there is an almost 100 mtr wide nallah (a tributary of River Jhelum) and paddy fields. The village is situated at a height of 5,940 feet from the mean sea level.

Acting on the input, B coy of 42 RR moved from Gulshanpora axis and commenced laying of cordon of Seer village from the ridge on the eastern side of the village. About 1515 hrs Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Dy. Comdt, 180 Bn, CRPF with Quick Action Team (QAT), SDPO Tral, C coy. Of 180 Bn and SOG Tral left for Seer village. At about 1535 hrs, when this party was moving through Gulshanpora village, it was informed that the terrorists present in the Chopan Mohalla had got a whiff that the RR party was laying cordon of Seer village. In order to give a slip to the forces, the terrorists made an atttempt to escape towards the mountainous forest towards the lower side of the village. At the same time, Sh. Sanjay Kumar Dy.Comdt, SDPO, Tral, SOG, C/180 and Colonel Neeraj Pandey CO-42 RR with his QAT also reached the village.

At about 1555 hrs, on the direction of CO-42 RR two teams were formed to search the target area in order to locate the terrorists. Thereafter, one team comprising of QAT of CO-42 RR, SOG Tral and C/180 alongwith Sh. R. N. Mallick, Asst.Comdt under supervision of Colonel Neeraj Pandey started search of ridge/forest from the southern side of the village.

The second team consisting of Sanjay Kumar with QAT/180, SDPO Tral and police party moved towards the north of the village in their vehicles on Seer-Pastuna-road and left the vehicles after crossing the village on the northern end in order to commence search from that side. To the west of the village lay the appxtly. 100 mtr wide Aripal Nala (a tributary of Jhelum river) with small patch of water in the middle. The party noticed three suspected youth hurrying across the nallah trying to cross it. They were at a distance of appxtly. 200 mtrs from this team. They challenged the three suspects and cautioned them to stop, but instead they removed their Pheren (Kashmiri gown) and fired at the troops, simultaneously also trying to crossing the nallah rapidly. The belief now doubly reinforced, Sanjay Kumar exhibiting skills of a true commander took an instant decision and directed No. 115097533 Constable Topan Baruah, his buddy No. 135322208 Constable Emil Kumar Minj and No. 145314012 Constable Ranjeet Kumar to take cover behind the trees nearby and engage the terrorists with fire while he himself decided to give the fleeing terrorists the chase. Amidst heavy exchange of fire Sanjay Kumar, his buddy No. 110722072 Constable Ashish and Constable Nissar Ali from police party of SDPO Tral kept advancing diagonally through the nallah diagonally using fire and move tactics taking cover of natural ground and boulders. Meanwhile, the terrorists had taken position in the small ravine adjacent to the Aripal Nalla and was firing heavily on the party. But this did not deter Sanjay and his party from advancing. With the help of whatever cover was available in the form of small sand dunes, boulders, drift wood etc. The party crawled their way forward and took position at a distance of apprxtly. 50 mtrs from where the terrorists had positioned themselves. One of the terrorist who had tucked himself behind a thick willow tree continued to fire heavily at the party.

Sanjay Kumar directed his buddy Constable Ashish Kumar to provide him covering fire and he decided to move forward from where he could target the terrorist. He tactfully moved ahead and located the exact position and inched closer to the terrorist. The terrorist watched his movement and fired at Sanjay Kumar. It was a close shave. The fight was between the two as to who could get over the other. Undaunted by the volley of fire and exhibiting raw courage and indomitable fighting spirit he shot at the terrorist from a close range and neutralised him. The other two managed to escape taking cover of the dense forest. The slain terrorist was identified as Adil Ahmad Chopan @ Abu Hanzallah (Category-C) s/o Abdul Hamid Chopan r/o Village Lurow Jagir, u/PS Tral, Distt Pulwama of Hizbul-Mujahiddin. One 7.62mm SLR, two magazines and 24 rounds of ammunition also were recovered.

In the operation Shri Sanjay Kumar, Dy. Commandant led his team with courage and conviction of a commander.

He displayed exemplary field craft, outstanding tactical appreciation, rare grit and raw valour when the situation demanded and succeeded in eliminating one terrorist in close quarter battle. Constable Ashish Kumar matched the tactical skills and fearlessly followed his leader delivering when it mattered the most.

For this act of conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, unflinching loyalty and commitment to duties, in the face of grave adversity in keeping with the highest traditions of the Force.

In this operation, S/Shri Sanjay Kumar, Deputy Commandant and Ashish, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 20/11/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special DutyPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 331 No. 83—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously)/ Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Mohd. Yaseen Tali PPMG (Posthumously)

Constable

02. Borase Dinesh Dipak PPMG (Posthumously)

Constable

03. Jaswant Singh PPMG (Posthumously)

Constable

04. Narendra Pal Singh PMG

Commandant

05. Vijay Bahadur Singh PMG

Sub-Inspector

06. Rakesh Kumar Patel PMG

Head Constable

07. Phamey Kumar PMG

Constable

08. Naresh Kumar PMG

Constable

09. John Barman PMG

Constable

10. Anil Dohare PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Subsequent to the elimination of a top terrorist commander Burhan Wani in July 2016, the valley of Kashmir in general and South Kashmir in particular witnessed a sudden spurtin militancy. More and more local youth were attracted to militancy and started joining the terrorist outfits in large numbers. This sudden upsurge sprung new challenges for the security forces engaged in tackling counter-insurgency and law and order issues in South Kashmir particularly in district Pulwama. With the elimination of top leaders of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) became the obvious choice for its handlers across the borders to escalate terror activities in the Kashmir valley.

On 26th Aug 2017, at around 0400 hrs, three terrorists sneaked into the District Police Line (DPL), Pulwama, PS & Distt-Pulwama, J&K with an intention to wreak maximum damage. The DPL housed Civil Police as well as the CRPF components of 182 and 183 Bns. On account of a VIP movement, some troops were in readiness to depart for duty. The unexpected alertness of security forces in the wee hours, took the terrorists by surprise and in panic they opened indiscriminate fire. Sensing correctly that it was a fidayeen attack, Head Constable (Armourer) Prabhu Narayan, Constable Phamey Kumar and Constable S B Roy Sudhakar, who coincidentally came almost face to face with the adversaries, took positions and retaliated the fire.

DPL Pulwama is a sprawling complex spread over appxtly 100 acres housing multiple agencies, i. e Civil Police personnel and Companies of 182 and 183 Bn CRPF. The camp has eight family blocks numbering A to F, with twelve flats in each block, which accommodates families of officers and other ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP). It also has six multi-storeyed blocks for accommodating the jawans, of which four are with CRPF. Therefore, the target was very well selected. Families have never been the targets of terrorists:— therefore their intention was clearly to enter the barracks housing the troops. The prompt response on the part of the CRPF troops disoriented them and they rushed in the direction of the family quarters located opposite to the barracks. Firing indiscriminately they sprinted and took positions in C, D & E blocks. In the initial exchange of fire, Armourer Prabhunarayan and Constables Phamey Kumar and S B Roy Sudhakar332 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 sustained bullet injuries. Despite being injured, Phamey Kumar took position and retaliated the fire very effectively and held the ground. Shri. Narendra Pal Singh, Comdt 182 Bn, CRPF rushed to the spot with reinforcements. Amidst the heavy exchange of fire, Narendra Pal Singh advanced towards the injured Armourer Prabhunarayan to evacuate him to safety. But all the three terrorists who had by then acquired dominating positions in C, D & E blocks kept firing in order to thwart the evacuation. "Fortune favors the brave": so goes the saying. He barely managed to evade the bullets. In the absence of a BP Bunker to provide cover, the risk involved was immense, but like a brave commander and a true soldier, he was willing to give his all for the life of his men he was commanding. Therefore, calculating his moves carefully and with the help of a BP Bunker he could later summon, he and injured Constable Phamey Kumar managed to evacuate the injured Armourer Prabhunarayan. But, not before Phamey was injured again and Narendra himself sustaining injuries to both his palms on account of a grenade lobbed by the terrorists on the evacuation party from Block E. Thereafter, with the help of covering fire from the Comdt himself, Sub Inspector Shivam Pratap Singh also dragged to safety Constable S B Roy Sudhakar from the killing zone, who had sustained injuries in the initial onslaught.

As mentioned earlier the terrorists had taken dominating positions in the C, D and E residential blocks. Therefore, now before them was the ominous task of evacuating approximately 400 family members residing in the residential blocks.

At around 0620 hrs, in the face of intense firing, Narendra Pal Singh alongwith the Unit Quick Action Team (QAT) exhibiting great tactical skill and professional acumen evacuated each one of them to safety with the help of Bullet Proof vehicles and other equipments available at their disposal. Narendra Pal Singh himself along with his men evacuated many children by shielding them with his body thereby putting his life to grave risk.

Once the civilians were evacuated to safety, Shri Kuldeep Singh Chahar, Deputy Commandant was directed to carry out the most challenging task of room intervention in Block E. Kuldeep Singh Chahar divided his party into two teams. First team was commanded by Kuldeep himself, whereas the second team was commanded by Inspector V. K. Mishra. Leading by example, he alongwith his team entered Block E, through the window of a flat on the third floor at around 0920 hrs. He was accompanied by Head Constable Dhanawade Ravindra Baban and Head Constable Rakesh Kumar Patel. Kuldeep Singh and his team kept clearing each room of the flat one by one and once the flat was completely cleared they tried to open the main door of the flat. They realized that the same was bolted from outside. However, breaking open the door Kuldeep Singh and his buddy Dhanawade Ravindra Baban came out and took positions in the corridor and fired probing shots. The adversary had placed himself in a tactically safe position from where he could keep an eye on the movements of SFs. The teams duly supported by each other cleared another flat on the same floor. In the same manner they proceeded to clear another flat on the same floor. A calculated risk had to be taken: they advanced towards the corridor tactically, taking cover behind the ballistic shield. Threatened by the approaching party, the terrorist opened fire on the teams. The teams immediately acquired safe positions, as the terrorist had exposed his location. Without advancing further, it was impossible to neutralize the terrorist.

They advanced lobbing grenades and firing intermittently. Since the movements were being watched by the terrorist, he again changed his position and now had ensconced himself under the staircase. The cat and mouse game continued for some time with both the parties firing at each other. Amidst exchange of fire Kuldeep Singh and his buddy Dhanawade Ravindra Baban continued to advance trying to pin down the terrorist who kept changing his position. As they inched closer, Head Constable Dhanawade Ravindra Baban was hit by the highly potent Armour Piercing Incendiary (API) bullets which had pierced the ballistic shield and hit him. He collapsed to the ground. But the persistent onslaught had compelled the terrorist to leave the corridor area. Despite being grievously injured, Dhanawade Ravindra Baban continued to fire, seriously injuring the terrorist.

However, he again managed to shift his position. Kuldeep Singh with the help of continuous fire pulled Dhanawade Ravindra to safety. The severely injured Head Constable Dhanawade Ravindra Baban was further evacuated to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Kuldep Singh without getting cowed down reorganized and motivated his team to clear the remaining flats and the common areas. In the meantime, due to heavy firing and grenade blast, the stair case area of the building caught fire. Kuldeep Singh Chahar along with his team tried to move towards second floor through staircase, but till then fire spread in the whole area due to which he was forced to restrict his advance. Now they were left with only option to re enter the building from some other axis after coming out from the 3rd floor of the building. Kuldeep Singh Chahar was not ready to give up, though death was staring at his face. Meanwhile, the ground floor of E Block also caught fire compelling the room intervention party to return.

Meanwhile, another joint team of CRPF and 55 RR had engaged the terrorist from behind the C - block with heavy small arms fire as well as MGLs. At around 1030 hrs, the terrorist who had taken shelter in C block tried to flee towards the camp of A coy of 183 Bn, breaking the cordon of security forces firing indiscriminately. Constable Jaswant Singh of 183 Bn, had tactically positioned himself behind a wall at the rear of C block. Displaying exceptional presence of mind and sharp shooting skills, he fired at the fleeing terrorist gravely injuring him. On account of the injury he was compelled to retreat toPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 333 C block, sabotaging his malicious intentions of wreaking further havoc. But in this aggressive exchange of fire, Constable Jaswant Singh was badly hit on the right side of his face. He was immediately evacuated to District Hospital Pulwama where he breathed his last.

Now, the terrorist who had positioned himself in the E block was firing from different positions to deceive the SFs.

It was around 1300 hrs. Room intervention was not an option any more after having seen the plight of Dhanawade Rabindra Baban. Therefore, changing tactics it was planned to set complete E block on fire. A small team under command Narendra Pal Singh which included Sub Inspector Vijay Bahadur, Head Constable Rakesh Kumar Patel and Constable (Carpenter) Naresh was formed to execute this plan. They moved perilously close to the building amidst whizzing bullets and continued to throw Molotov cocktails through the windows. It was no mean task considering the dominating position held by the terrorist. The terrorist observing the ploy rained bullets on the party. However, the resilience and the lion hearted efforts of Narendra Pal Singh, Sub Inspector Vijay Bahadur, Head Constable Rakesh Kumar Patel and Constable Carpenter Naresh in the face of lurking death paid dividends and the building caught fire.

Another terrorist had positioned himself in the D block. At around 1430 hrs, in a bid to join his compatriot in another block he attempted to make a dash to the entrance of the D block firing indiscriminately. The Special Operation Groups (SOG) of 182 and 183 Bns who had positioned themselves in bullet proof mobile bunkers fired at the terrorist neutralizing him at the spot. Later on killed terrorist was identified as Foreigner Terrorist belonging to Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit.

However, despite setting E block on fire, it was observed that the terrorist continued to move around freely and fire at the SFs from various positions. Since the buildings concrete structures burning the building down completely was not a possibility. Some flanks did catch fire but the fire did not inflict damage to the extent it was expected to. At around 1715 hrs, another strategy was chalked out. It was decided to blow up Block-E by planting high intensity IEDs. The task involved huge risk as the terrorist was in a dominating position and was keeping tab of all movements. However, two brave men Constable Mohd Yaseen Tali of 115 Bn and Constable Barose Dinesh Dipak of 25 Bn, both part of the Srinagar Sector QAT volunteered to undertake the most hazardous task. Narendra Pal Singh along with his team positioned themselves tactically to provide covering fire to the duo. Both Mohd Yaseen Tali and Barose Dinesh Dipak prepared the IED on the spot within short span of time displaying great expertise. The IED weighing 18.5 kgs was loaded into a BP gypsy and the gypsy was parked close to the block on the rear side. The terrorist continued to fire heavily to keep the troops from coming close. Displaying raw valour, grit and determination of a trained soldier and nerves of steel, both of them stepped out of the vehicle and crawled towards the building under the covering fire being provided to them. Meanwhile, the terrorist had also moved to the ground floor. He took aimed shots at both these constables grievously injuring them. However, they retaliated bravely despite sustaining debilitating injuries and managed to place the IED at the designated position. They were not in a position to retreat on account of their injuries. Considering the position of the terrorist and having witnessed the plight of the two constables, evacuating them posed a major challenge. Constable Rakesh Kumar Patel, Constable John Barman and Constable Anil Dohare took upon themselves the exponential task of evacuating the injured constables. The uneven ground restricted the approach of BP bunker to the exact spot. The trio overcoming their fears in the face of intense fire, crawled to the injured personnel and displaying sheer presence of mind and innovative methods dragged them away with the help of rope and hooks. Both injured Constables were then immediately shifted to 92 Base hospital, but they had already succumbed to their injuries. Thereafter, at about 2100 hrs the IED was detonated which severely impacted the structure and part of it came down.

After a few hours when there was no more fire from the adversaries, a joint search of C, D & E Block were carried out resulting in the recovery dead bodies of three foreign terrorists bearing allegiance to Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit, alongwith with one AK-47 rifle fitted with UBGL, two AK-56 rifles, 10 magzines, one AK-47 weapon sight five hand grenades, six UBGL rounds and 80 rds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition. Mortal remains of four civil police personnel were also recovered from the C block. One of them was a bullet ridden body, whereas, the other three had perished in the fire, as they could not be rescued despite best possible efforts, in the wake of heavy firing and shelling by the terrorists.

The operation that lasted over 20 hours, was not just a test of leadership skills, innovative thinking, tactical and professional acumen but a battle of nerves, test of endurance under prolonged duress and never say die attitude. Narendra Pal Singh, Commandant 182 Bn and his team of determined men came out trumps. The Commandant himself led his team and carefully planned and plotted all the moves meticulously. Carrying out room intervention is one of the most uphill task in any counter insurgency operation and only officers and men with raw grit and nerves of steel volunteer for such acts of dare- devilry. Kuldeep Chahar and Late Head Constable Dhanwade Ravinder Baban were such men, but it was unfortunate that Dhanwade Ravinder fell prey to Armour Piercing Incendiary (API) bullets in the possession of terrorists and made the334 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 supreme sacrifice in keeping with the highest traditions of the Force. It was the first time that the terrorists had used API rounds taking the SFs by surprise. Late Constable Mohd Yaseen Tali and Late Constable Borase Dinesh Dipak too exhibited rare courage and exemplary initiative in volunteering to place explosives behind Block-E, knowing well that the terrorist was in a dominating position and watching the proceedings closely. Ignoring this huge threat both the brave constables placed the IED at the pre-designated place which brought down the structure, before making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. In any operation it is a few brave men who make all the difference. The audacious attack by the terrorists in the wee hours on DPL Pulwama would have resulted in a catastrophe, but for the timely response of these brave officers and men. In the operation four brave men of the Force attained martyrdom and four were seriously injured.

In this operation, S/Shri Mohd. Yaseen Tali, Constable, Borase Dinesh Dipak, Constable, Jaswant Singh, Constable, Narendra Pal Singh, Commandant, Vijay Bahadur Singh, Sub-Inspector, Rakesh Kumar Patel, Head Constable, Phamey Kumar, Constable, Naresh Kumar, Constable, John Barman, Constable and Anil Dohare, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 26/08/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 84—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. AB Kaipou

Assistant Commandant

02. Sameer Singh

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 09 October 2017, at about 1515 hrs, on receipt of a specific input from SP Shopian about the presence of 3-4 terrorists at Gatipora village under PS-Keller in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was planned. After the preliminary briefing, Counter-Terrorism and Tactics Team [CTT(A)] of 14 Bn under command Sh Ab. Kaipou, Assistant Commandant along with Special Operations Group (SOG) Shopian of JKP reached Gatipora Village from District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian. Troops of 44 RR had already reached the village by then. After reaching Gatipora village, troops of CRPF, SOG and 44 RR started establishing the cordon around the target area.

While the cordon was being established the terrorists opened fire on the troops of 44 RR from one of the buildings.

Troops immediately took positions and started retaliating terrorist's fire prompting a heavy exchange of fire from both ends.

Meanwhile, a mob started gathering around the encounter site and indulged in heavy stone pelting following the announcement made from the surrounding mosques. Miscreants from the surrounding villages also started gathering at the encounter site and indulged in stone pelting. CTT of 14 Bn and SOG who were still in the process of completing the cordon came under heavy stone pelting which became an impediment in laying a fool proof cordon.

Before dealing with the terrorists, there was another battle which was being fought with the stone pelters. While the troops of CTT and SOG were trying to disperse the unruly mob, they came under heavy fire from the terrorists. Meanwhile, Sh. Praveen Thapliyal, Second-in-Command, 14 Bn also reached the encounter site with reinforcement. Till the arrival of reinforcement, the existing components handled both the unruly mob as well as the terrorists. A component of reinforcement party took the stone pelters on task and kept them at bay, facilitating the other components to focus on the terrorists. In between, Sh Praveen Thapliyal, along with his escorts joined the Unit CTT in completing the cordon. While trying to complete the cordon, the troops continued to be fired upon by the terrorists.

Inside the cordon, there were approximately 8-9 houses. Suddenly, two terrorists rushed out of one of the houses firing indiscriminately in a desperate bid to break the cordon. Sh Praveen Thapliyal along with his buddy Constable Dharam Dev immediately took the position and retaliated the terrorist's fire. The terrorists also kept on targeted firing on their positions in an attempt to pin them down; however, this could not deter the courage of Sh Praveen Thapliyal. He, being fully aware of the danger that lay ahead, displaying initiative and sterling qualities of a true leader advanced towards the terrorists along with his buddy Constable Dharam Dev by taking the cover of the trees. On inching closer to the terrorists and finding an opportune moment, the duo came out of their cover and fired at the terrorists. The bullets hit the terrorists neutralizing one of them on the spot while causing injuries to the other.

After facing the onslaught from the SFs, the injured terrorist was left with no other option but to run for a shelter to save his life. He, with the support of covering fire of his fellow terrorist, who was hiding inside the building, started retreating towards the building. The CTT Commander Sh Ab. Kaipou and Constable Sameer Singh were observing the movements of the injured terrorist very closely. Sensing the opportunity slipping by, if the terrorist succeeded in entering the building, both of them exhibiting utter disdain for their own safety rushed in the direction of the injured terrorist. On seeing the troops getting closer to him, the injured terrorist opened a barrage of bullets towards them to stop their advance. Both Sh Ab. Kaipou and Constable Sameer Singh had a narrow escape in this sudden and deadly attack as the bullets missed them just by a whisker. At this junction any move of above duo could had been fatal as the injured terrorist have noticed their move, yet Sh Ab. Kaipou and Constable Sameer Singh, braving the fatal threats decided to advanced towards the terrorist to get a suitable position for counter attack. Amid the firing, the duo moved ahead and got a tactical position close to the terrorist. Before the injured terrorist could plan his next move, both Sh Ab. Kaipou and Constable Sameer fired at the terrorist eliminating him on the spot. The third terrorist who was in one of the house continued to fire on the SFs and the exchange of heavy fire lasted for about another 10 minutes. Thereafter there was no fire from the house. Taking advantage of this lull, the cordon was further squeezed around the target houses. Thereafter, a civilian was sent to the house to convince the terrorist to surrender; but, he could not persuade the terrorist as he was bent upon to fight the forces.

In order to force him out, 44 RR resorted to CGRL fire due to which a part of the house got damaged and caught fire. After that, the firing stopped from the house. Before starting the search few probing shots were fired in the direction of other houses inside the cordon during which a retaliatory fire came from one of the houses which exposed the location of the terrorist. The terrorist had left his hideout and was trying to enter another house. On finding the door locked, he took the position at the doorstep of the house and kept on firing towards the SFs.

Troops also directed their fire towards the terrorist and a heavy gun battle ensued which lasted for another 15-20 minutes. Thereafter firing stopped and the area was searched by the troops.

During the search, dead bodies of three slain terrorists were recovered along with two AK-47 rifles, 4 magazines with 119 rds of ammunition, one 5.56 mm Insas Rifle with one magazine and 52 rds of ammunition and one Chinese grenade.

The slain terrorists were identified as Zahid Ahmed Mir,(Category-B) s/o Shamim Ahmad Mir r/o Ganawpora, Dist – Shopian, Irfan Abdullah Ganie (Category-C) s/o Mohd Abdullah Ganie r/o Heff, Dist – Shopian and Mohd Asif pal (Category-C) s/o Bashir Ahmad r/o Kathohalan Dist-Shopian. All were from Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit.

Shri Praveen Thapliyal, Second-in-Command, displayed exceptional leadership qualities while leading his men from the front, guiding and motivating them throughout the rigorous ten-hour long operation. He led by example exhibiting conspicuous bravery, tactical skills, raw courage and exceptional valor in the face of grave and imminent danger and succeeded in eliminating the adversary along with his buddy Constable Dharamdev. Shri Ab. Kaipou, Asst. Comdt. along with his buddy, Constable Sameer Singh followed in the footsteps of their commander and was steadfast and rock solid while executing the operation. Both of them put their lives to grave risk and exhibited extraordinary bravery, raw grit and presence of mind while eliminating the terrorist who was intending to make good his escape.

In this operation, S/Shri AB Kaipou, Assistant Commandant and Sameer Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 09/10/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty336 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 85—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Dipak Kumar

Commandant

02. Sanjay Kumar Singh

Assistant Sub-Inspector

03. Patorkar Ishwar Gotu

Head Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

92 Bn CRPF is deployed in the Police District of Handwara in North Kashmir. On account of its proximity to the Line of Control (LoC) Handwara area is infested by militants of foreign origin mainly from the neighboring PaK. These terrorists are highly trained and well armed and believe in putting up pitched battles as and when confronted. The presence of foreign terrorists in North Kashmir is comparatively higher as compared to South Kashmir, where most of the active terrorists are locals.

On 10 December 2017, at about 2300 hrs, a specific information was received from civil police about the presence of three terrorists in village Unisoo under PP-Chougul, PS and Police District-Handwara, District-Kupwara. Village Unisoo is located appxtly 4-5 kms from Unit Hqrs of 92 Bn CRPF, Wadoora to the North. The village is densely populated and spread over an area of less than a kilometer housing appxtly 400-500 dwelling Units. The population of Unisoo are also favourably inclined towards the terrorists posing a serious challenge for the security forces whenever any operation is launched. However, on receipt of information Shri Dipak Kumar, Commandant-92 Bn along with his protection party and Unit Quick Action Team (QAT) under command Shri Vijay Kumar, Asst. Comdt. rushed to Unisoo village and joined troops of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Handwara and 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in about 15 minutes.

After a brief discussion with Colonel T. Vaishnav, Commanding Officer-22 RR and Shri Ghulam Jeelani Wani, SSP Handwara, it was decided to lay a joint inner cordon. The target house was a two storyed structure which stood alone replete with a cow shed, hay stacks, poplar trees and shrubs with wooden logs and boulders strewn in the courtyard. Dipak Kumar and his team of 22 men including Vijay Kumar were assigned to take position on the Northern side of the target house.

Effectively the troops of 92 Bn spread out partly from the north east to part of the north west in a semi circle at a distance of appxtly 50 metres. As the troops were in the process of laying the cordon, the terrorists came out of the target house and opened heavy fire on the security forces. This took the SFs by surprise; however, they retaliated fiercely, compelling the terrorists to beat a hasty retreat. The outer cordon was laid by 22 RR along with some elements of Handwara police.

Meanwhile, realizing that there were civilians trapped in the target house it was decided that the SFs would not open fire first.

After the opening burst, when there were no more attempts by the adversaries for over an hour, an announcement was made by the civil police to let go the civilians with an appeal to the terrorists to surrender. There was no response from the adversaries despite repeated appeals. The SFs meanwhile chose to stay quiet and waited for the terrorists to make the first move. At around 0100 hours, the three terrorists made another attempt to escape by running out of the door and fleeing in different directions firing indiscriminately. One of the terrorists ran in the north east direction where Dipak Kumar and his buddy Asst. Sub Inspector Sanjay Kumar Singh had taken positions alongside SOG in the east. Watching the terrorist heading in their direction, weapon blazing, Dipak Kumar and his buddy Sanjay Kumar opened fire at the terrorist which did not hit him. Ducking and weaving, taking natural cover he continued to head in their direction firing simultaneously.

Displaying astute tactical acumen and sharp presence of mind, Dipak Kumar stepped out of his cover and stealthily moved in the direction of the fleeing terrorist. Seeing the audacious move of his leader, ASI Sanjay Kumar Singh also followed him also took a suitable cover behind an adjacent house from where he had a clear line of fire. When the terrorist could be spotted clearly, displaying sharp firing skills and nerves of steel both of them opened fire. In the darkness though it was difficult to make out, it was clear that the terrorist was badly maimed or killed. The heavy retaliation by the SFs had meanwhile made the other two terrorists scurry for cover and they retreated to safe positions. Thereafter, intermittent single shots were fired by the surviving terrorists which was appropriately retaliated. At around 0300 hrs, an attempt was made by one of the terrorists to flee from the north west direction where Vijay Kumar along with the QAT 92 had taken position alongside the troops ofPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 337 RR who were covering the south west side of the target house. Vijay Kumar and his team and troops of RR retaliated ferociously with a flurry of bullets and the terrorist once again briefly retreated taking cover of small boulders and wooden logs which were scattered in the courtyard. Head Constable Patorkar Ishwar Gotu who was part of the QAT of 92 positioned in the north west direction, did not want to let go of the opportunity. Adopting an offensive posture he moved out of his original cover and moved closer to the suspected position of the terrorist exposing himself to grave risk. When the terrorist made another attempt to move out of the cover, throwing caution to wind Patorkar Ishwar left his cover and opened fire on the terrorist neutralizing him. The third terrorist meanwhile was still surviving and firing intermittently. Between 0430 to 0500 hrs, the third terrorist made a final bid to flee taking advantage of the darkness as in a couple of hours dawn would have broken. He emerged from the house firing indiscriminately and fled towards in the southern direction, where troops of RR had positioned themselves. He was fired upon by troops of RR and was neutralized on the spot.

When the day broke at around 0730 hours the target house and the area surrounding it was searched by the joint troops of 92 Bn CRPF, RR and SOG. The search led to the recovery of dead of three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists who were identified as Sidiq r/o Pak, categorized as A++, Shakeel Bhai, r/o Pak, categorized A++ and Abu Ghazi, r/o Pak categorized A. Troops also recovered three AK 47 rifles along with 12 magzines, 271 rds of ammunition, two hand grenades, three UBGL grenades, two GPS and other incriminating material. At around 0900 hrs on 11 December 2017 the operation was closed.

In the operation that spanned over ten hours, Shri. Dipak Kumar, Commandant exhibited exceptional leadership skills, astute tactical acumen, raw valour and led the troops by example. The presence of their Commander uplifted the morale of the troops and they held their ground through the freezing winter night leading to one of the most significant achievements in North Kashmir. Asst. Sub Inspector Sanjay Kumar Singh inspired by his Commander matched him at every step and displaying extraordinary sagacity, endurance and sharp shooting skills helped in neutralizing the terrorist. Head Constable Patorkar Ishwar Gotu displayed extraordinary valour and initiative and played a pro-active role in neutralizing the second terrorist. He kept a close watch on the movements of the terrorist and rather than waiting and watching he went ahead and took the bull by the horns and succeeded in gunning him down.

In this operation, S/Shri Dipak Kumar, Commandant, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Patorkar Ishwar Gotu, Head Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 10/12/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 86—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 3rd Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/1st Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry (Posthumously)/Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Ravi Sharma PMG

Assistant Commandant

02. Naresh Kumar

(3rd Bar to PMG)

Assistant Commandant

03. Budhi Singh

(1st Bar to PMG)

Constable

04. Rahul Singh PMG

Constable

05. Mohd. Yaseen Tali

[1st Bar to PMG (Posthumously)]

Constable338 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 11th July, 2017 intelligence was received about the presence of militants in village Redbugh under PS Magam Distt. Budgam. The input was further corroborated with SSP Budgam and after verification of the same; an operation was planned jointly by Commandant 176 Bn, CRPF, and SSP Budgam along with Valley QAT (CRPF) officers Shri. Naresh Kumar, A/C and Shri Ravi Sharma, A/C. This was going to be the tough task for the troops due to the difficult terrain and pro-radicals local population. Keeping the entire probable situation in mind, at around 1930 hours, joint cordon and search operation was launched by troops of Valley QAT, 176Bn, CRPF, J&K police, and 2nd RR.

Since the input of the presence of militants was very reliable, it was decided to first lay a tight cordon around the suspected target houses to prevent any possible slip of militants. Accordingly, as the troops started cordoning the target houses, militants sensed their presence and opened the barrage of bullets upon the approaching troops. However, the intrepid troopers of Valley QAT, led by Sh. Naresh Kumar and Sh Ravi Sharma, showing utter disregard for their life cordoned-off the whole area amid the raining bullets. Before launching the counter-attack against the holed up militants, an announcement was made to militants for surrender. The militants paying no heeds to the announcement, increased the volume of fire.

Having no other option but to launch the counter-attack, troops also resorted to firing on the holed up militants.

The target house was a strong built-up structure due to which firing from SFs was not proving effective. At this juncture, sensing that the situation is extremely grave and warranted extraordinary efforts, Sh. Ravi Sharma and Sh. Naresh Kumar decided to conduct room intervention in consultation with CO 176Bn and SSP Budgam, as the people from nearby villages during past operation had thronged the incident sites due to which militants managed to escape. Moving ahead with their plan, firstly troops led by above duo officers bombarded the house to make an opening for room intervention. Though the bombardment has created some opening in the target house, the real challenge was waiting ahead i.e. room intervention.

Militants were in tactically advantageous position in the house from where they were watching every activity of SFs;

approaching target house in such situation was full of risk.

Brave men rejoice in adversity; displaying courage and true grits of commanders, Sh. Naresh Kumar and Sh. Ravi Sharma formed two room intervention teams including Constable Budhi Singh, Constable Mohd. Yaseen Teli, Constable Rahul Singh, and Constable Rajib Boro. The teams moved tactically and stealthily towards the target house from western and southern side following the dead ground and underlit areas with effective cover fire from the troops of Valley QAT & 176Bn, CRPF. Wending through the fatal threats and fatalities, the above teams reached close to target house. Militants were firing indiscriminately upon the troops and trying every bit to prevent their advance. A daring and quick action was need of the hour. Rising to the call, the above brave hearts, lobbed hand grenades inside the house forcing the militants to leave their dominating position. Using this opportunity, Sh. Naresh Kumar and Sh. Ravi Sharma decided for frontal and headlong advance straight in the militant's line of fire. But, in between finding the troops closing towards them, the dejected militants rolled out from the target house firing indiscriminately and lobbying grenades towards them. Displaying the quick reflexes troops saved themselves from this sudden attack of militants.

One militant who was escaping from the northeast direction of the house was instinctively engaged by Sh. Ravi Sharma. In a split moment, he sprang out of his cover and challenged the militant. Displaying sharp professional acumen, he along with his buddy CT/GD Rahul Singh fired upon the militant and neutralized him. On another side, the second militant rushed towards Sh. Naresh Kumar and took shelter behind a haystack in the compound; preparing for the attack on the troops to make his escape good. But, Sh. Naresh Kumar was in no mood to let the militant slip. He jeopardizing his safety and putting duty before self, decided to take the militant in the head-on battle. He came out of his cover striking with targeted fire on militant's position resulting in elimination of the militant.

The third militant managed to entrenched himself in the undulating ground which made it difficult for the troops to advance. At this juncture Constable Md. Yaseen Teli took a risky move as he came out of his cover to get an appropriate position to take aimed fire at the militant's position. The above move was full of risk but worked well as the aimed firing of Constable Md. Yaseen Teli forced the militant to change his position. Taking this opportunity into the hand, Sh. Ravi Sharma and Sh. Naresh Kumar along with Constable Budhi Singh, Constable Rahul Singh, and Constable Md. Yaseen Teli moved rapidly between alternate positions of cover engaging the militant at point blank range and gunned him down.

During post encounter search, three dead bodies of Hizbul Mujahideen militants, along with 01 SLR, 02 Pistol (9MM) and matching ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. Killed militants were later identified as Mohd.

Aaqib Gul S/o Gulam din Dar R/o Goripura, Budgam(J&K), Sajjad Ahmed Gilkar s/o Nazir Ahmed Gilkar, R/o Nowhatta, Srinagar(J&K) and Tafasul Islam Sheikh @ Javid @ Umar s/o Walli Md Sheikh, R/o Churpura, Budgam (J&K).

During the operation, undermentioned officers and their men displayed unparalleled valor, devotion, and dedication in the need of the hour for the cause. They accomplished the task quickly, efficiently and effectively. Selflessly working, they have contributed greatly to the success of the national cause.

In this operation, S/Shri Ravi Sharma, Assistant Commandant, Naresh Kumar, Assistant Commandant, Budhi Singh, Constable, Rahul Singh, Constable and Late Mohd. Yaseen Tali, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 11/07/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 87—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya

Head Constable

02. Amaresh Kumar Jena

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

A reliable intelligence input regarding the presence of CPI Maoists in the general area of Maad under PS:— Bedre Distt- Bijapur (CG) was received from SIB and further corroborated by own sources. After analyzing the Int input in detail, a joint operation for 05 days and 04 nights, consisting parties of CoBRA/STF/DRG/DF was planned by Sh. Ashok Kumar 2IC- 204 CoBRA in coordination with Shri. Mohit Garg, ASP Chhattisgarh Police. Three parties were given the responsibility to cover the different areas. The Maoists have a stronghold in the Maad area and they have challenged security forces strongly and offensively in the past, whenever SFs have entered the area. Above area have thick forests, hilly and undulated terrain and thorny bushes which make it challenging for the troops in the navigating.

05 CoBRA commandos of 204 CoBRA were deputed with party No. 1 along with STF, DRG and district force which was being led by Shri. Mohit Garg, ASP Civil Police C.G State. As per the plan, party no 01 left form base camp Bedre on 17/01/2017 and was advancing towards target areas tactically while taking all the precautionary measures. On 17/01/2017 and 18/01/2017, party no. 01 conducted area domination in the general area of villages Engmeta, Hurraguwali, Bater, Jatel, Dhabe, Padmetapara, Tadewara, Nugur and Jatlur. On 19/01/2017, when the party was approaching towards its target stealthily taking due cautions to maintain secrecy in the jungle area of village Baster, some armed Maoists fired upon the troops. The fire from the Maoists was also followed by IED blasts. The troops retaliated the fire effectively and forced the Maoists to flee from the area. After the fire, the area was searched by the troops and daily usable items were recovered by the troops from the site of EOF. On 21/01/2017, the troops carried out area domination and laid hasty ambushes in the area on the probable routes of the Maoists.

On 22/01/2017, when the party was at the hilly area of Marumwara, they noticed a Maoist camp and a smarak.

When the party was encircling the area, CPI Maoists attacked the troops by IED blasts and opened a heavy volume of fire from automatic/semi-automatic & UBGL with the intention to kill the SFs and to snatch their weapons. But the police party with CoBRA commandos acted promptly and retaliated strongly. The Maoists could not hold the position and flee away taking advantage of vegetation and undulating ground. After the encounter, the party commander divided his party into 02 sub-parties/groups and ordered to move towards the next target. One sub party was led by Insp. Ramakant of Civil Police;

05 CoBRA commandos were part of this subgroup. The second subgroup was led by Sh. Mohit Garg, ASP which was consisting of civil police personnel.

On 22/01/2017 while troops were searching the area near jungle area of Padmeta, at around 1400 hours, 60-70 CPI (Maoist) attacked the first sub group using IEDs followed by the heavy volley of firing from automatic and semi-automatic340 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 weapons with the intention to kill the SFs. On getting the information, the party commander, Shri Mohit Garg, ASP immediately reached to the incident site along with his troops and took hold of the situation. The party commander directed 05 CoBRA commandos and police personnel of the first sub group to advance from the left side. Following the orders of party commander HC (RO) Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya and CT/GD Amaresh Kumar Jena of 204 CoBRA advanced towards Maoists position amid the heavy firing.

While advancing towards Maoists position by crawling in mutual support to each other, both brave hearts put effective fire on Maoists, who then, concentrated their fire towards them to stop their advance and inflicting the casualty. But the duo was not one of them to be scared by the fatalities. They, without caring for the fact that their teammates were at a distance and would not be able to provide direct support fire, at the time of need, kept moving towards the Maoists so that they could fire effectively to repulse their attack. When they reached close enough to the Maoists and found an opportune moment, opened precise fire on Maoists who were holding their positions behind the natural covers. Due to fierce and daring counter-attack by HC (RO) Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya and CT/GD Amaresh Kumar Jena supported by their fellow troops, Maoists got astonished and fled away from the site taking advantage of the dense forest and undulating ground. The above duo played the pivotal role in the successful counterattack against the adversaries.

The encounter continued for more than one hour. After the encounter, the party searched the incident place thoroughly and recovered 02 dead bodies CPI Maoists (in Maoist uniform), one 303 Rifle, one Pistol, one Country made rifle (SBML), two Tiffin bomb and a huge quantity of other incriminating items from the encounter site. A lot of blood stains were also found at different places which indicate that many other Maoists have also been hit by the bullets but they managed to escape.

The operation was a grand success in the heartland of the Maoists and it was made possible because of the extraordinary courage showed by HC (RO) Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya and CT/GD Amaresh Kumar Jena of 204 CoBRA.

During the whole operation, HC (RO) Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya and CT/GD Amaresh Kumar Jena exhibited high-level dedication to their duties. They had made superb coordination with civil police and fought against the CPI (Maoist) putting their lives in great danger and succeeded in the killing of 02 CPI Maoists and recovered Arms, explosive and other materials.

HC (RO) Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya also communicated all points through the wireless set to his commander and other seniors to make good coordination among other subgroups. The above duo not only put their lives under great danger but also showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty during the operation

In this operation, S/Shri Harvesh Singh Bhadoriya, Head Constable and Amaresh Kumar Jena, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 22/01/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 88—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Indo-Tibeten Border Police (ITBP):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

Shri Anurag Kumar Singh Assistant Commandant

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 01 August, 2017, at approximately 0200 hours on a pitch dark night, an input regarding presence of terrorists in a house in Village Hakhripura was received by 55 RR. A Battalion level 'OP' was launched by 55 RR (GRENADIERS) in General Area Hakhripura, District Pulwama on 01 August, 2017 with a total of 04 Coys Assault teams. Sh. Anurag Kumar Singh, AC(GD) the Coy Commander of Delta Coy 55 RR (GRENADIERS) was part of the initial cordon laid around the target house which was in close coordination with other teams on ground.

As soon as the contact with the militants was established, it was imperative on all parties to ensure elimination of the terrorists by providing close combat support to each other which was executed in a timely and professionally sound mannerPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 341 by the officer and his team. The operation at Hakhripura resulted in elimination of the two hardcore LeT militants including the Divisional Cdr of LeT, A++ Category Terrorist-Abu Dujana.

The officer displayed a high level of Gallantry and esprit de corps disregarding his personal safety and displayed excellent command and control over his troops thereby ensuring smooth and successful conduct of the operation. The act of gallantry displayed by the officer has set standards worth emulating.

In this operation, Shri Anurag Kumar Singh, Assistant Commandant displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 01/08/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 89—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Meghalaya Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Anthony Ch Momin

Deputy Superintendent of Police

02. Kripnos G Momin

Sub-Inspector

03. Jeffri M Momin

Sub-Inspector

04. Ranoj Rabha

Constable

05. Jeansing K Marak

Constable

06. Grithin R Marak

Constable

07. Mathias K Sangma

Constable

08. Jim G Momin

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

Based on reliable source information regarding the presence of Sohan D Shira GNLA C-in-C and other GNLA cadres in the forest area of Chitmang Hills and Rongsu area, continuous Counter Insurgency Operation were launched in said area. On 27th June, 2017 at around 6:—30 AM, a Police operation team led by Shri Anthony Ch Momin, MPS Dy SP (HQ), Baghmara assisted by SI Kripnos G Momin and SI Jeffry M Momin along with 16 SF 10 Commandos and 3 AB Constables approached the Garo National Liberation Army camp located inside the forest of Dawekpepsra.

GNLA is a terrorist organization banned by MHA as on 12-01-2012 vide Notification SO.62 (E) dated 12-01-2012 and its cadres are known for spreading terror and fear in the populace of Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. Shri Anthony Ch Momin, Deputy Superintendent of Police (HQ) arranged the party into 4 (four) groups. The central assault group consisted of 8(eight) persons, namely Shri Anthony Ch Momin, DYSP, S.I Kripnos G Momin, SI Jeffri M Momin, Constable Ranoj Rabha, Constable Jeansing K Marak, Constable Grithin R Marak, constable Mathias K Sangma and Constable Jim G Momin, Rest 14 (Fourteen) personnel were divided into 3 (three) groups, two groups for both the flanks and the rest being a reinforcement party in waiting.

The Police team came under heavy fire from GNLA militants forcing the Police team to retaliated. In the gun battle which ensued, Shri Anthony Ch Momin, DYSP, SI Kripnos G Momin and SI Jeffri M Momin showed extraordinary courage and led the assault party consisting of Constables Ranoj Rabha, Jeansing K Marak, Grithin R Marak, Mathias K Sangma and Jim G Momin from the front. Shri Anthony Ch Momin, DYSP, the 2 (two) Sub Inspectors and the 5 (five) constables put up a sustained fight and maneuvered in such a way that the GNLA militants had to retreat and they fled towards the thick forest.

In this action, Shri Anthony Ch Momin, DYSP, the 2 (two) Sub Inspectors and the 5 (five) constables showed extraordinary grit and perseverance as well as tactical acumenship and negotiated the tactical fight with high degree of professionalism.

After the firing from GNLA had stopped, the assault team and teams from the flanks moved forward and searched the area and found one dead body of GNLA cadre near the camp. The deceased GNLA cadre was identified as Ading Ch Marak from the identity card recovered from his body. He was also known as Lukseng Ch Marak, a cadre belonging to 6th Batch of GNLA. Ading Ch Marak @ Lukseng Ch Marak was a hardcore GNLA terrorist and subsequent information revealed that he was the personal bodyguard of Sohan D Shira and was placed high in the hierarchy of GNLA. He was highly dreaded in the area due to his proximity to Sohan D Shira, the head of the organization which had indulged in a very large number of Kidnapping, extortions and killings in the Garo Hills Districts. However other GNLA cadre who were present there including C-in-C Sohan D Shim, managed to escape from the area taking advantage of the rain and thick forest. From the encounter site the following noted items were recovered and duly seized :— (1) 1 (one) AK-56 Rifle (2) 4(four) magazines (3) AK-56 Ammunition (4) ID Cards (5) 2(two) mobile phones (6) 2(two) IED Remote Control (7) 1(one) Laptop with charger (8) Demand note pad (9) GNLA flags (10) Detonator and (11) other incriminating articles. This refers to Baghmara Sadar Police Station Case No. 33(6) 2017 under section 120(B) 21/121(A)/122/307/353 of IPC R/W Section 25(1A)/27(2) Arms Act & Section 16/17/18/19/20/21.

Shri Anthony Ch Momin, DYSP along with his team acted very bravely to a very interior and thick jungle area of Garo Hills for Counter Insurgency GNLA militants. Their conspicuous act of gallantry of inspiring in spite of being heavily fired upon by the GNLA militants and rushing towards the heavily armed GNLA militants with continuously firing from their service weapon in which one dreaded GNLA cadre was hit by bullet and died on the spot. Due to this counter insurgency operation, camp of GNLA militants were destroyed and the entire militants cadre were scattered making the GNLA organisation weak and confused. Moreover after ensured that all the team members are safe and intact further inspired his team to go in pursuit of the militants and searched the entire surroundings area.

In this operation, S/Shri Anthony Ch Momin, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kripnos G Momin, Sub-Inspector, Jeffri M Momin, Sub-Inspector, Ranoj Rabha, Constable, Jeansing K Marak, Constable, Grithin R Marak, Constable, Mathias K Sangma, Constable and Jim G Momin, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 27/06/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 90—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF):—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Varun Sharma

Assistant Commandant

02. Rajbardhan

Assistant Commandant

03. Indal

Assistant Sub-Inspector

04. Javaid Akhter

Head ConstablePART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 343

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 06 November 2017, at about 1630 hrs, a specific input was received from State Police about the presence of 3-4 terrorists in the area of village Aglar Kandi under PS- Rajpora, District Pulwama in J&K. Village Aglar Kandi is situated at the tri-junction of districts Pulwama, Shopian, and Budgam. It is an isolated village situated on a hill, comprising of approximately over 100 houses, surrounded by forest and apple orchards. The approach to Aglar Kandi is steep and undulating on account of the hilly terrain. The adjoining forest area provides appropriate cover and shelter to the terrorists and being in the vicinity of the tri-junction of three districts is an added advantage. The inhabitants are particularly hostile towards the security forces which makes operations more challenging.

Keeping the above things and the input in mind, a joint cordon and search operation (CASO) was planned and launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) and Quick Action Team (QAT) of 182 & 183 Bns of CRPF along with 44 RR and SOG (JKP), Pulwama. After reaching the target village, a tight cordon was laid by the joint forces. Once the outer cordon was laid and all the escape routes were blocked, the troops further proceeded to squeeze the cordon around the suspected houses. To carry out the search of suspected houses, three search teams were formed. The first team comprised of SOG-182 Bn under command Shri Varun Sharma, Asst. Comdt of 182 Bn, the second team comprised of SOG-183 Bn under command Shri Rajbardhan, Asst. Comdt of 183 Bn CRPF and the third team consisted of elements of 44 RR & SOG Civil Police under command Major K. P. Singh of 44 RR.

After placement of cordon, at about 1715hrs search parties started the search of the suspected houses. After clearing 02 houses, when the troops approached the third house, the terrorists who had taken refuge in the house opened indiscriminate fire on the search party, resulting in severe injuries to 03 Army personnel. Teams of Sh Varun Sharma and Sh Rajbardhan retaliated the fire effectively and by giving appropriate covering fire to each other managed to evacuate the injured RR jawans. Later on, one of the injured personnel succumbed to his injuries. Since it was a hilly terrain, the roads were elevated and undulating with slopes on either side. Sh Varun Sharma and his buddy Asst. Sub-Inspector Indal had taken the position on a similar slope, at the entry to the apple orchard, located south-west of the target house, while Sh Rajbardhan and his buddy Head Constable Javaid Akhter of 183 Bn had positioned themselves behind Chinar trees located to the west of the target house. Before launching an offensive onslaught against the terrorists, an announcement was made on the public address system asking the terrorists to surrender which had no impact on them as they continued firing from the target house.

The forces also responded effectively thereby preventing any opportunity to escape. Since firing from small arms had little effect, Rocket Launchers were fired at the target house. The intense bombardment on the house compelled the three terrorists to leave the house for the safety. The terrorists rushed out from the house firing in all directions to make their escape good. Troops were well prepared for the situation as they have blocked all the escape routes. The attempt made by the terrorists to flee from the spot was foiled by the troops. The aggressive response of Sh Varun Sharma, Sh Rajbardhan, ASI Indal Kumar and Constable Javaid Akhter cut short the advance of terrorists due to which they attempted to flee in different directions. One of them rushed to the right side of the apple orchard, where Varun Sharma and ASI Indal has taken the position on the slope.

Firing indiscriminately the terrorist kept moving and tried to dodge the SFs, but, the alert Sh Varun Sharma and ASI Indal has left no such options to him. The duo, setting all cautions aside, displaying sharp reflexes and tactical acumen, took to the heels of the terrorist chasing him down the orchard, adopting whatever little cover the barren orchard could offer. On getting closer to the fleeing terrorist and finding an opportune moment, the duo fired at the terrorist and eliminated him.

Meanwhile, with not many routes to escape, the other terrorist fled in the direction where Sh Rajbardhan and Head Constable Javaid Akhtar had positioned themselves. The terrorist knowing well that he was surrounded continued to fire heavily.

Exhibiting exceptional tactical acumen and raw courage, Sh Rajbardhan and Javaid Akhtar stealthily and tactically inched closer to terrorist's positions without getting exposed. On reaching appropriate position, the duo, defying all the cautions, came out of their cover and fired at the fleeing terrorist neutralizing him on the spot. The third terrorist who had rushed in the eastern direction too was neutralized by the party of 44 RR & SOG(JKP).

Thereafter, a search party comprising 182 Bn CRPF, 183 Bn CRPF, 44 RR and Civil Police carried out the search of the area resulting in the recovery of dead bodies of three slain terrorists. They were identified as Talha Rashid of JeM (FT), Category- A++, Mohammad Bhai of JeM (FT), Category-A++ and Waseem Ahmed Ganie of JeM, Category – C, r/o Drubgam, Pulwama. Besides, troops also recovered one AK-74 Rifle, one 5.56 mm Carbine, one Pistol, magazines and matching ammunition from the slain terrorists.

In the operation, Shri Varun Sharma, AC, Shri Rajbardhan, AC, ASI Indal and Head Constable Javaid Akhter displayed superior tactical appreciation, admirable agility, and reflexes, raw courage and commitment of the highest order344 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 toward their duties. They ensured the elimination of three terrorists despite a challenging terrain and a non-cooperative local populace.

In this operation, S/Shri Varun Sharma, Assistant Commandant, Rajbardhan, Assistant Commandant, Indal, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Javaid Akhter, Head Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 06/11/2017.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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No. 91—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 2nd Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officer of Delhi Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICER

Shri Rahul Kumar

(2nd Bar to PMG)

Sub Inspector

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 13.09.2008, the serial blast incidents were reported at Gaffar Market, Karol Bagh, Central Park, Connaught Place, Barakhamba Road and Greater Kailash, Delhi. Three bombs were diffused, one at Regal Cinema, one at Central Park, Connaught Place and one at Children's Park, India Gate, Delhi. 26 people died and 133 got injured in above blast incidents.

The investigation of one of the blast case vide FIR No. 166/08 dated 13.09.08 U/s 302/323/121/34-IPC, 3/4/5-Explosive Substances Act, 10/12/13-Unlawful Activities (P) Act P.S. Karol Bagh Delhi was transferred to Special Cell/NDR.

A special team was constituted in the Special Cell of Delhi Police, which is the counter-terrorism unit of the capital's police force, to investigate the cases and bring the culprits to book. After analysis of data and inputs received from intelligence agency led them to the area of Batla House in Jamia Nagar of Delhi where the suspected module was holed up in one of the flats.

On 19.09.2008, a team headed by Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, first went to the place to apprehend the accused.

A backup team was stationed at ground floor. Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who was heading the first team, directed SI Dharmender to go into flat No. 108 in the garb of an executive of one of the mobile service providers with the express purpose of fixing the identity of the user of mobile number 9811004309.

SI Dharmender first went upstairs on the top floor flat No. 108 of L-18, Batla House. He heard couple of voices in the apartment and decided to come back to inform Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma who then decided to go together to check the inmates in the apartment. A seven member team including Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, SI Rahul Kumar, SI Dharmender Kumar, SI Ravinder Tyagi, HC Balwant, HC Satender and HC Udaibeer went to the top floor of this building, where this flat No. 108 was located.

Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma knocked the front door and asked them to open the door, informing them of their being police personnel. Nobody opened the door. He then tried to push the door but it was found bolted from inside. He then pushed the other door which was not found bolted from inside and the team led by Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma entered the flat through this door. Immediately, a volley of fire came on the police team from the right side of the drawing room as well as the left side room of the apartment. lnsp Mohan Chand Sharma, SI Rahul Kumar, SI Ravinder Tyagi, HC Balwant also fired back in self defence and with a view to apprehend the militants as they were trapped between the fires of militants coming from both sides. The militants were firing from sophisticated fire arms. During shootout lnsp Mohan Chand Sharma sustained bullet injuries and he fell down, then SI Dharmender shown exemplary courage and picked up the official pistol of injured lnsp Mohan Chand Sharma and he along with SI Rahul Kumar and HC Balwant bravely confronted the militants present in the drawing room. While returning fire, they were in the direct firing line of the militants and had no cover for their safety. It was a very close range firing. SI Ravinder Tyagi was in front of the militant who was firing from left side room.

SI Ravinder Tyagi bravely confronted that militant in self defence. During shootout one of bullet fired by militants hit HC Balwant in his right hand and his pistol fell down but by collecting all of his strength, he picked up pistol from his leftPART I—SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) 345 hand in order to avoid it's going in to the hands of militants. During the gunfight with militants, after injury to Insp Mohan Chand Sharma, SI Rahul Kumar led the team right from the front and confronted the hail of fire of the militants. SI Rahul Kumar faced the militants head on and also directed his team members to immediately remove the injured lnsp Mohan Chand Sharma and HC Balwant to the hospital.

During shootout one of the militants later identified as Mohd Atif Ameen @ Bashir sustained bullet injuries while two militants later identified as Ariz @ Junaid & Shahbaz @ Pappu managed to escape from the spot while firing at the police party. Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma and HC Balwant Singh were sent to hospitals through SI Dharmender and HC Udaibeer. Some militants were still hiding in the left side room. Their escape was blocked by SI Rahul Kumar, SI Ravinder Tyagi and HC Satender. In the mean time the back-up team, headed by ACP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav including HC Rajbir Singh, equipped with bullet proof-jackets and arms also reached in the flat. SI Rahul who was already present there informed ACP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav about the incident and also told about the other militants, who had fired at police party, are hiding in the left side room. ACP Sh Sanjeev Kumar Yadav asked the militants, hiding in left side room to surrender before police party but they did not respond. Then ACP Sh Sanjeev Kumar Yadav and HC Rajbir Singh bravely tried to enter in that room to apprehend the militants but one of them moved towards the door of the balcony simultaneously firing at the police team. ACP Sh Sanjeev Kumar Yadav was in the direct line of fire of the militant and one of the fired bullets passed close to daredevil ACP. Shri Sanjeev Kumar Yadav immediately retaliated in self defence. The militant continued firing upon police party to escape and causing casualty and two of the fired bullets hit HC Rajbir in the chest but he was saved because of bullet proof jacket being worn by him. HC Rajbir immediately retaliated with his AK 47 assault rifle in self defence. ACP Sh Sanjeev Kumar Yadav with acute presence of mind, sense of valour and firm determination neutralized the dreaded militant.

In the cross fire by the back-up team, militant Mohd Sajid @ Pankaj sustained injuries whereas another militant identified as Mohd Saif @ Rahul Sharma surrendered before the police party. Both the injured militants Mohd Atif Ameen and Mohd Sajid were removed to Hospital and they were declared brought dead at AIIMS Hospital. Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital the same day.

One AK series assault rifle with 2 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each and two pistols of .30 calibre were recovered from the militants. One militant namely Mohd. Saif r/o Azamgarh, UP was also apprehended from flat No. 108, L-18 Batla House, Jamia Nagar, Delhi. During interrogation, Mohd Saif admitted his involvement in serial blasts at Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other parts of India. On a cursory search of the fIat, 2 laptops, mobile phones, pen drive, internet data card, compact Disks, Digital video cassettes, broken SIMs, SIM card of various companies, cycle ball bearing, incriminating documents related to jihad etc were recovered.

The information about involvements of these outfit members were shared with Central Intelligence Agencies, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and other State police. In the recent serial blasts, five accused persons have been arrested by Delhi Police and twenty accused persons have been arrested by Maharashtra police and one by UP Police. During their interrogation, all of them have corroborated the disclosures of accused persons arrested by Delhi Police. It was due to the grand valour and exemplary courage shown by ACP Sh. Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, SI Rahul Kumar, SI Dharmender, SI Ravinder Tyagi, HC Balwant and HC Rajbir that two militants were neutralised in the shoot out, one was apprehended alive and the entire module of the terrorist out fit Indian Mujahideen was busted. Undeterred and unfazed, ACP Sh Sanjeev Kumar Yadav fired 2 rounds, SI Rahul Kumar fired 5 rounds, SI Ravinder Tyagi fired 4 rounds, HC Balwant fired 2 rounds from their official pistols, SI Dharmender fired 2 rounds from the official pistol of Insp. Mohan Chand Sharma and HC Rajbir fired 3 rounds from his official AK-47 and all played a vital role in eliminating the militants. All the above mentioned officials risked their lives and conspicuously exhibited exemplary courage, bravery and motivation in this operation. The brave action of Delhi Police won applause not only from the highest ranks of Police of different states & Media, but also from the Public at large. They have set an example of gallantry & dedication towards their duty.

In this operation, Shri Rahul Kumar, Sub Inspector displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

This award is made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 19/09/2008.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty346 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, APRIL 20, 2019 (CHAITRA 30, 1941) [PART I—SEC. 1 No. 92—Pres/2019—The President is pleased to award the 2nd Bar to Police Medal for Gallantry/Police Medal for Gallantry to the undermentioned officers of Delhi Police:—

NAME & RANK OF THE OFFICERS

S/Shri

01. Ravinder Kumar Tyagi

(2nd Bar to PMG)

Sub-Inspector

02. Rajendra Kumar PMG

Constable

03. Gurmeet Singh PMG

Constable

Statement of service for which the decoration has been awarded

On 07.03.2006 at 7 PM, specific information was developed by special cell through technical surveillance that Lashkar-e-Toiba militant Ghulam Yazdani r/o Hyderabad, wanted in several terrorist related cases, would come at T-point Alipur-Narela Road, Holambi Kalan, Metro Vihar, Delhi between 5-6 AM, in a Maruti Car No UP-21-3851 with arms, ammunition and explosives for terrorist activities in Delhi. Immediately, a team consisting of SI Ravinder Kumar Tyagi, ASI Anil Kumar, HC Krishna Ram, CT. Gurmeet Singh and CT. Rajender Kumar and others, duly armed with Arms/ammunition, BP jackets, bulletproof vehicles etc. laid a trap at the place of information. At about 5.40 AM, the above car came from Alipur side, stopped and two occupants alighted from it. The person alighted from driver side of the car, was identified as Ghulam Yezdani @ Yahya. The team loudly disclosed them the identity of Police and directed them to surrender. Seeing the presence of police, both militants whisked out their firearms and started firing towards the approaching police party and simultaneously jumped over the boundary wall on the roadside, to take cover of the wall and continued firing upon approaching police team. SI Ravinder Kumar Tyagi, ASI Anil Kumar, HC Kishna Ram, Ct. Gurmeet Singh and CT. Rajender Kumar were in the fore-front. They were in open area and in direct line of fire of militants. The militant kept on changing their position behind the boundary wall and continued firing towards SI Ravinder Kumar Tyagi and other police team members. It was a war like situation and it was almost impossible to nail down the terrorists who were continuously firing by taking the cover of boundary wall. With rackless disregard to the personal safety, ignoring all the dangers, they confronted with both militants for the safety of raiding party members. The exchange of firing continued for about 30 minutes.

The bullets fired by the militants passed closed to them. They immediately in self-defence and in order to protect the lives of police team, fired from their weapons. SI Ravinder Kumar Tyagi, fired 6 rounds, ASI Anil Kumar fired 4 rounds from their pistols, while HC Krishna Ram fired 4 rounds, CT. Gurmeet and Ct Rajender fired 5 rounds each, from their AK- 47 assault rifle which ultimately proved fatal for the militants Ghulam Yezdani @ Naved @ Yahay and Ahsanullah Hassan @ Kajol. When the firing from the militant's side stopped, the militants were checked and found lying in injured condition in the field. They were immediately shifted to nearby hospital wherein they declared brought dead.

Recoveries made :—

(a) One AK-56 assault rifle with 2 magazines & 51- live rounds.

(b) 4 hand grenades.

(c) 40-packets of PETN Explosive of 100 grams each, total 4 Kg.

(d) FICN Rs. 47,000/- in the denomination of Rs. 500/-.

(e) Two pistols of make Luger of Czech Republic of 9mm caliber with two magazines & remaining three live rounds of 9mm caliber.

(f) One Maruti 800 cc car bearing registration number UP-21-3851.

(g) Other incriminating documents.

In this operation, S/Shri Ravinder Kumar Tyagi, Sub-Inspector, Rajendra Kumar, Constable and Gurmeet Singh, Constable displayed conspicuous gallantry, courage and devotion of duty of a higher order.

These awards are made for gallantry under Rule 4(i) of the Rules governing the award of Police Medal and consequently carries with it the special allowance admissible under Rule 5, with effect from 08/03/2006.

P. PRAVEEN SIDDHARTH

Officer on Special Duty

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