Raipur: In the year 2023, a total of 140 police personnel were honored with the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation. Among these deserving recipients, three dedicated individuals from Chhattisgarh Police, Inspector Ashirvad Rahatgaonkar, Inspector Naveen Borkar, and Sub Inspector Ms. Neeta Rajput, received recognition for their investigative work.
Established in 2018 with the aim of promoting and acknowledging standards in crime detection and resolution, this prestigious medal is ceremoniously presented every year on August 12th. The distribution of these accolades reflects representation and highlights the diversity of agencies involved. Notably, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) boasts 15 awardees, while the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has 12 personnel on this list.
Furthermore, Uttar Pradesh proudly claims 10 recipients from its state-contingent, while Kerala and Rajasthan each have nine awardees. Tamil Nadu has eight honorees, followed by Madhya Pradesh with seven, Odisha with four, Telangana with five, and Gujarat with six. The remaining recipients represent states, union territories as well as diverse organizational entities. It is worth noting that among these decorated officials are women police officers, who make up a count of 22.
The inclusion of these three officials from Chhattisgarh in this list emphasizes the unwavering dedication and professionalism exhibited by the state’s police force. These awards do not demonstrate the accomplishments of individuals. Also serve as a source of inspiration for numerous other officers motivating them to excel in their respective roles and thereby enhancing the effectiveness of our nation’s criminal justice system.