On the occasion of Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann celebrated the spirit of service, courage, and excellence by conferring state awards upon 26 eminent personalities who have made exceptional contributions in diverse fields. In addition to recognizing these achievers, the Chief Minister also bestowed the prestigious Chief Minister’s Rakshak Padak on four police officers and the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Duty on fifteen dedicated members of the police force. The state-level function held on Thursday symbolized Punjab’s deep respect for individuals who have gone beyond the ordinary to serve society, uphold duty, and inspire generations.
The state awardees came from varied walks of life—social activists, environmentalists, writers, poets, artistes, educationists, doctors, and government officials—all recognized for their invaluable service in their respective domains, which ultimately serve the larger public interest. Those honoured included Dr. Anupama Gupta from Amritsar, Master Tegbir Singh from Roopnagar, Sarupinder Singh from Patiala, Ratan Lal Soni from Hoshiarpur, Dr. Hitender Suri from Fatehgarh Sahib, Gulshan Bhatia from Amritsar, Rifat Wahab from Malerkotla, Rama Munjal from Ludhiana, Baldev Kumar from Hoshiarpur, Apeksha from Bathinda, Gulzar Singh Patialvi from Patiala, Baldev Singh from Patiala, Balraj Singh from Hoshiarpur, Paramjit Singh Bakhshi from Jalandhar, Yuvraj Singh Chauhan from Ludhiana, Krishan Kumar Paswan from Bathinda, Advocate Rajiv Madan from Amritsar, Jaskaran Singh from Bathinda, Dr. Pawan Kumar from Hoshiarpur, Dr. Harbhans Kaur from Hoshiarpur, Dr. Raj Kumar from Hoshiarpur, Dr. Mahima Minhas from Hoshiarpur, Nisha Rani from Hoshiarpur, Dr. P.S. Brar from Kotakpura, Dr. Ravi Bansal from Kotakpura, and Dr. Abhinav Shoor from Jalandhar. Each of these individuals represents the rich diversity of Punjab’s talent and the spirit of giving back to society.
Alongside, the Chief Minister honoured four police officials with the Chief Minister’s Rakshak Padak for their exemplary courage and duty. The recipients of this prestigious recognition were ASI Rajinder Singh, ASI Narinder Singh, Senior Constable Jaswant Singh, and Harpal Kaur. Their unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and protecting citizens was acknowledged with gratitude on this national day of pride.
To further highlight the critical role of the police force in safeguarding Punjab, fifteen officers were decorated with the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Duty. This distinguished honour was conferred upon Inspector Jatin Kapoor, Inspector Amalokdeep Singh Kahlon, Inspector Navneet Kaur, Inspector Prabhjeet Kumar, Sub-Inspector Lovedeep Singh, Sub-Inspector Gurmel Singh, Sub-Inspector Dimple Kumar, Sub-Inspector Sukhchain Singh, Sub-Inspector Satwinder Singh, ASI Harjinder Singh, ASI Sandeep Singh, Head Constable Sandeep Singh, Head Constable Iqbal Singh, Head Constable Karambir Singh, and Head Constable Jagjit Singh. Their recognition reflects the state’s appreciation of the tireless service rendered by the men and women in uniform who work silently yet diligently to ensure peace, security, and discipline in society.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, in his address, underscored the importance of recognizing those who have contributed selflessly to public life. He emphasized that such awards are not merely symbols of honour but also a reminder that dedication, honesty, and service towards humanity must remain the guiding principles of every citizen. The ceremony brought together a diverse group of awardees, each narrating a different story of resilience, creativity, courage, and social commitment, and together, they reflected the strength of Punjab’s cultural and social fabric.
As the state celebrated its Independence Day, this recognition of eminent personalities and officers stood as a testament to Punjab’s deep-rooted belief in celebrating not only freedom but also those who uphold its values in their everyday work.
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