The Jammu and Kashmir Police has been awarded 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the highest number among all police forces in the country.
The announcement was made as part of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ list of medal awardees across Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services.

These awards recognize acts of bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions by police personnel across states and Union Territories.
Along with the gallantry honors, the Jammu and Kashmir Police also received 2 President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 14 Police Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM).

The impressive tally highlights the continued role of J&K Police in counter-insurgency operations, internal security management, and maintaining law and order in one of the most sensitive regions in the country.

The 127 Gallantry Medals awarded to J&K personnel far outnumber the medals awarded to other forces such as the CRPF (20 medals), Chhattisgarh Police (14), Uttar Pradesh Police (17), and Odisha Police (9). This underlines the extraordinary operational challenges and exemplary bravery exhibited by the J&K Police in the face of adversity.