Five Tripura Police Personnel Selected for Meritorious Service Medal

By  Firstdespatch Desk   Aug 14, 2026

Agartala, Aug 14 (FD) Five personnel of the Tripura Police have been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) as part of the Independence Day 2026 honours, recognising their dedicated service, professional commitment and contribution to policing.

The awardees are Superintendent of Police Amitabha Pal, Havildar Sishu Ranjan Chowdhury, Subedar Sanjib Patra, Naik Md Maharam Ali and Constable Mrinal Debbarma.

Across the country, a total of 1,057 personnel from the Police, Fire Services, Home Guard and Civil Defence, and Correctional Services have been selected for Gallantry and Service Medals this year.

The honours include 92 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), of which 83 have been awarded to police personnel, four to Fire Services personnel, three to Civil Defence and Home Guard personnel, and two to Correctional Service personnel.

In addition, 664 personnel have been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service. Of these, 606 are from the Police Service, 28 from the Fire Service, 18 from Civil Defence and Home Guard services, and 12 from the Correctional Service. FD JK