Senior IPS officers, inspectors and ground-level personnel recognised for their contributions to special operations conducted across the state
Ranchi: In a major achievement for Jharkhand Police, 28 officers and personnel from the state have been selected for the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence for 2026 in recognition of their dedication, courage and outstanding performance during special operations.
According to the list released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, all 28 awardees have been selected under the Special Operations category. The selection includes senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers as well as personnel who played a direct role in executing operations on the ground.
Among the senior officers selected for the honour are IG Anoop Birthare, DIG Indrajit Mahatha, Mithilesh Kumar, Gyan Ranjan and Chandan Kumar. Several inspectors, sub-inspectors, assistant sub-inspectors, head constables and constables have also been included in the list, reflecting the contribution of personnel across different ranks.
Recognising Performance in Challenging Operations
According to information released by the Union Home Ministry, the selected personnel played significant roles in special operations conducted in different challenging areas of Jharkhand between January 22 and June 30, 2026.
Their selection recognises their performance while carrying out operational responsibilities under difficult and potentially dangerous circumstances. The six-month period involved operations in which personnel had to demonstrate professional competence, commitment and coordination.
The award is not limited to senior officers, with ground-level personnel also receiving recognition for their contributions to the successful execution of these missions.
The selection of 28 police personnel is a significant national-level recognition for Jharkhand Police. It highlights the collective efforts of officers and personnel at different levels of the force in carrying out challenging special operations across the state.