Uttarakhand Police Awarded President’s Police Colour for 25 Years of Service

Dehradun: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Uttarakhand Police at a ceremony held at the Reserve Police Line in Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the event on Friday.

Amit Shah inspected the police parade before presenting the President’s Police Colour to the state police force. The insignia was awarded in recognition of the Uttarakhand Police’s 25 years of service, discipline, devotion to duty and outstanding work. With this honour, Uttarakhand became the 16th state in the country to receive the prestigious President’s Police Colour.

The Union Home Minister said that the President’s Police Colour being awarded to the Uttarakhand Police was a moment of pride for the entire state. He also said that efforts were being made to provide time-bound justice to the common people through the effective implementation of the new criminal laws.

Amit Shah described the Uttarakhand Police as having created a distinct identity through its service and dedication. The President’s Police Colour was also described as a national recognition of the Uttarakhand Police’s service, commitment and indomitable courage.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that receiving the President’s Police Colour was a national recognition of the Uttarakhand Police’s service, dedication and indomitable courage.

During the ceremony, the Union Home Minister honoured retired Inspector General of Police Narayan Singh Napalchyal and Chief Fire Officer Vansh Bahadur Yadav with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.

Police Superintendent Shri Jagdish Chandra, Assistant Commandant Pratima Bhatt and retired Sub-Inspector, Intelligence, Shaukar Pundir were honoured with medals for Meritorious Service.

Amit Shah and Pushkar Singh Dhami also released a special postal cover on the Uttarakhand Police and a police magazine.

The President’s Police Colour was described as a symbol of the Uttarakhand Police’s glorious heritage, present responsibilities and future resolve.