Srinagar, Oct 31 (JKNS): IPS officer Sandeep Chaudhary, a 2012-batch officer who headed the investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for outstanding work in investigation.
As per news agency JKNS, the medal is among the honours conferred on 490 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) for the year 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The Ministry said the award recognises excellence in investigation, promotes high professional standards and boosts the morale of police and other personnel.
Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs through a notification dated February 1, 2024, the medal is conferred on personnel from police forces, security organisations, intelligence wings, CAPFs, CPOs, the National Security Guard, Assam Rifles and forensic science departments for excellence in operations, outstanding investigation, exceptional performance, intelligence services and meritorious work in forensic science.
The medal is announced annually on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. (JKNS)
