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Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union MoS (Independent Charge) for Ministry Of Law & Justice and MoS for Parliamentary Affairs presents Police Medals to 39 CBI Officers/Officials for Distinguished and Meritorious Service;The new criminal laws would usher in ‘Ease of Living’ with citizenry contributing to the progress and development of Nation, says Union Law Minister

The Central Bureau of Investigation today organised an Investiture Ceremony at CBI Academy, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). On this occasion, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs presented the President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and Indian Police Medal (IPM) for Meritorious Service to 39 CBI officers/officials. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Meghwal congratulated the medal winners and their families, as he stated that it is a proud moment for all of us to have recognised their service rendered to the nation.

He said this also acts as a source of inspiration for all service officials to excel in their job. Appreciating CBI in its role, he observed that not only CBI’s importance is being recognised in the society but also its investigation is the best, which is reflected in high conviction rate in cases investigated by CBI. Shri Meghwal emphasised that CBI is rightly regarded as the best investigating agency which is reflected in demand for CBI probe every now and then in complex and sensitive cases by various stakeholders. 

Delving on the new Criminal Laws which have been implemented with effect from 1st July, 2024, Shri Meghwal asserted that these laws will bring in ‘ease of living’ in a big way for citizenry. These laws will expedite delivery of justice and save crucial time of all the stakeholders spent during litigation. The Minister stressed that this will prove highly productive for the nation as the energies would be channelised towards the process of development of the society and eventually lead to higher progress. Referring to India recently galloping to fifth largest economy in the world from the 11th position few years ago, he underlined that reforms/ improvements in judicial process will also contribute to the endeavour and goal of taking India to 3rd position in the coming few years. 

In his welcome address, Shri Praveen Sood, Director, CBI complimented the medal recipients and stated that they have achieved the laurels due to their professional hardwork, resilience and fortitude which have stood CBI in great esteem. He further congratulated the recipient’s family members. On this occasion, Shri Sood emphasised that CBI and Law Ministry are working in synergetic and collaborative environment to prioritise more efficient prosecution along with investigation. Director CBI stressed that CBI’s role has been evolving with the passage of time, from handling primarily anti-corruption cases in the beginning to special/ economic crimes, cyber crimes, bank frauds, etc.

Praveen Sood, Director, CBI complimented the medal recipients and stated that they have achieved the laurels due to their professional hardwork, resilience and fortitude which have stood CBI in great esteem. He further congratulated the recipient’s family members. On this occasion, Shri Sood emphasised that CBI and Law Ministry are working in synergetic and collaborative environment to prioritise more efficient prosecution along with investigation. Director CBI stressed that CBI’s role has been evolving with the passage of time, from handling primarily anti-corruption cases in the beginning to special/ economic crimes, cyber crimes, bank frauds, etc.

Following are the officers/officials who were presented President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and Indian Police Medal (IPM) for Meritorious Service: 

President’s Police Medals (PPM)-

Sh. Viplav Kumar Choudhary, IPS, Joint Director, SCZ, CBI, New Delhi (now Joint Director, Delhi Zone, CBI);,  Sh. Sharad Agarwal, IPS, Joint Director, STZ, CBI, New Delhi (now Special Commissioner, Delhi Police);,  Sh. Virender Mohan Mittal, SP, ACB, CBI, New Delhi;, Sh. Satya Narayan Jat Addl. SP, ACB, CBI, Jaipur (now HoB, ACB, Raipur);,  Sh. Maharshi Ray Hajong, ASP, CBI, BSFB, Kolkata;,  Sh. Thanglian Mang M, Addl. SP, SC-I, CBI, New Delhi (now ASP, CBI, ACB, Agartala);Sh. Nilambur Narayanan Srikrishnan, DSP, CBI, SU, Chennai;,  Sh. Rajeshwar Singh Rana, SI, CBI, IPCU, New Delhi; (now Inspector, CBI, Jabalpur), Smt. Geeta Paul, SI, CBI, EOB, Kolkata (now Inspr., EOB, Kolkata);,  Sh. Goutam Chandra Das Head Constable, ACB, CBI, Bhubaneswar (now retired)  , 

Indian Police Medals (IPM)-Sh. Pravin Mandloi, Supdt. of Police, CBI, SU, New Delhi;,  Sh. Rajbir Singh, ASP, CBI, ACB, Imphal (now SP, CBI, SC.III, New Delhi);,  Sh. Raj Mohan Chand, Sr. Public Prosecutor, CBI, AC-VI/SIT, New Delhi (now DLA, Delhi Zone);,  Sh. Suresh Kumar, Sr. PP, CBI, SCB, Chandigarh;, Sh. Darvin K J, Dy. SP, CBI, EOB, Chennai (now ASP, CBI, ACB, Chennai),  Sh. Javed Akhtar Ali, Dy. SP, CBI, ACB, Ghaziabad (now ASP, CBI Academy, Ghaziabad), Sh. Kumar Abhishek, Dy. SP, CBI, SU, New Delhi (now ASP, CBI, SU, New Delhi);,  Sh. Manoj Kumar, Dy. SP, CBI, Policy Division, New Delhi (now ASP, CBI, Policy Division);, Sh. Jagrup Singh, Dy. SP, CBI, ACB, Chennai (now retired),  Sh. Girish Soni, Dy. SP, CBI, ACB, Pune;,  Sh. Jagadev Singh Yadav, Dy. SP, CBI, ACB, Jaipur (now DSP, ACB, Guwahati);,  Sh. Mukesh Kumar, Dy. SP, CBI Academy, Ghaziabad (now DSP, AC.III, New Delhi);,  Sh. Ajai Kumar Mishra, DSP, CBI, ACB, Ghaziabad;,  Sh. T. Santosh Kumar, DSP, CBI, ACB, Chennai;,  Sh. Anil Bisht, DSP, CBI, Vigilance Cell, New Delhi;,  Sh. Munna Kumar Singh, Inspector of Police, CBI, BSFB, New Delhi (now DSP, CBI, BSFB, Delhi);, Sh. Tejvir Singh, Inspector of Police, CBI Academy, Ghaziabad,  Sh. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, ASI, CBI, SU, New Delhi;,. Sh. Kishore Kumar, ASI, CBI, EO-II, New Delhi;... Kishan Chand, ASI, CBI, AC-VI/SIT, New Delhi (now ASI, CBI, AC-III, New Delhi),  Sh. Jagdish Choudhary, Head Constable, CBI, SCB, Patna (now retired), Sh. Jahar Lal Nayek, Head Constable, CBI, ACB, Kolkata, (now ASI, CBI, SCB, Kolkata),  Sh. Echikkamandanath Varghese Paulose, Head Constable, CBI, ACB, Bangalore;, Debdutta Mukherjee, Head Constable, CBI, SCB, Kolkata (now retired);,  Sh. Hardev Singh, HC, CBI, BSFB, New Delhi (now ASI, CBI, AC.III, New Delhi);. Sh. Chandra Shekhar Joshi, Const., CBI, HO, New Delhi;, Sh. Satish Kumar, Constable, CBI, ACB, Chandigarh;.  Sh. Anup Mathews, Office Supdt., CBI, AC-I, New Delhi and Smt. Narayanan Meenakshi, SG-I, CBI, Chennai Zone, Chennai (now PS, CBI, ACB, Chennai)

Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice also graced the occasion along with senior officials of Ministry of Law & Justice, CBI and other Departments/ Local Administration. Around 90 family members of medal winners were also present.