Uttar Pradesh Government Honours Police Officers for Exemplary Service and Gallantry

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The Uttar Pradesh government recognized the achievements of three police officers and five Special Task Force (STF) personnel on Independence Day, conferring upon them the Chief Minister's Medal for Exemplary Police Service and Chief Minister's Gallantry Medal respectively. The honourees were chosen for their outstanding contributions in areas such as cracking high-profile cases, exposing fraudulent activities, and demonstrating exceptional bravery in the line of duty.

Key Takeaways:

  • Superintendent of Police (Sambhal) Krishna Kumar was awarded the Chief Minister's Medal for Exemplary Police Service for leading a crackdown on a Rs 100 crore interstate insurance fraud racket, resulting in the arrest of 68 accused and exposure of fraudulent tractor financing across several states.
  • DSP (STF) Pramesh Shukla was recognized for his probe into a high-profile case involving a foreign-funded network driving forced religious conversions and demographic manipulation, which revealed over Rs 100 crore in suspicious funding across more than 40 bank accounts.
  • Constable Priyashi Prajapati (Agra Commissionerate) was honoured for her exceptional achievements in sports, particularly winning gold for India in the 50 kg category at the U-17 Wrestling Asian Championship held in Vietnam in June 2025.
  • Five STF personnel posted at the Lucknow headquarters received the CM's Gallantry Medal for their exemplary bravery and operational excellence.
  • The awards emphasize the state government's commitment to recognizing not only frontline gallantry but also investigative excellence and achievements in fields such as sports.
  • The probe into the high-profile case led by DSP Pramesh Shukla revealed links to Switzerland, highlighting the international scope of the case.

Statistics:

  • Over Rs 100 crore in suspicious funding was uncovered across more than 40 bank accounts as part of DSP Pramesh Shukla's probe.
  • The insurance fraud racket cracked by Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar was valued at Rs 100 crore and had been active for over a decade.
  • Constable Priyashi Prajapati won gold for India in the 50 kg category at the U-17 Wrestling Asian Championship held in Vietnam in June 2025.
  • 68 accused were arrested in 17 cases related to the insurance fraud racket.
  • The STF personnel who received the CM's Gallantry Medal were posted at the Lucknow headquarters.

Sources:

Times News Network Lucknow.