India honors 1,090 security personnel with bravery and service medals on Independence Day.

On India's Independence Day 2025, 1,090 personnel from police, fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services were honored with medals for gallantry and service. Among these, 233 received the Medal for Gallantry, 99 the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, and 758 the Medal for Meritorious Service. Jammu and Kashmir had the highest number of gallantry medal recipients. These awards recognize acts of bravery and dedication to duty in safeguarding lives and upholding law and order.