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The “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation” for the year 2020 have been awarded to 121 Police personnel.
Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation
- The medal is given to police personnel and members of central investigation agencies in recognition of their outstanding service in investigation and to promote the standard of investigation.
- The objective is to promote high professional standards of investigation of crime and to recognize such excellence in investigation by investigating officers.
- The names will be finalized by the Ministry of Home Affairs based on recommendations made by States/UTs and Central police organizations.
