Police, fire force officers from Kerala chosen for President’s Medal
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Why in news
The President of India awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service to Shanawaz Abdul Shahab (Kerala Police) and Rajendranath M. (Kerala Fire and Rescue Services) during Republic Day celebrations.
Background
Shanawaz Abdul Shahab is a Superintendent of Police in the State Special Branch, Kerala Police. Rajendranath M. is a Tanur Station Officer in the Kerala Fire and Rescue Services. The awards recognize outstanding service across India.
Facts for Prelims
- PostShanawaz Abdul Shahab: Superintendent of Police, State Special Branch, Kerala Police
- PostRajendranath M.: Tanur Station Officer, Kerala Fire and Rescue Services
- FactTen police officers and officials from Kerala Fire and Rescue Services and Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services received medals for Meritorious Service
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of recognizing uniformed services in national security and disaster management frameworks to enhance public trust and institutional morale.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional morale: Recognition as a tool for motivating frontline personnel in high-risk environments
- Public trust: Enhancing the perception of police and fire services as reliable public safety pillars
Keywords: meritorious service · public safety · institutional recognition · uniformed services
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