Odisha: 14 Cops to receive Governor’s Medal on Republic Day

Bhubaneswar: As many as 14 police officials of Odisha have been selected for the Governor’s Medal for the year 2019.

The following cops will receive the medals from Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal at the Investiture Ceremony scheduled to be held here on Republic Day for their outstanding contribution in the field of policing and vigilance.

1. Vinaytosh Mishra, IPS, Addl. D.G. of Police (Hdqrs.), Odisha, Cuttack.
2. Rekha Lohani, IPS, I.G. of Police (Modernisation), Odisha, Cuttack.
3. Dr. Uma Sankar Dash, IPS, S.P., Puri.
4. Akhileshvar Singh, IPS, DCP, UPD, Cuttack.
5. Saroj Kumar Samal, DSP, Vigilance Directorate, Cuttack.
6. Haribandhu Bhatra, Inspector, SIW, Bhubaneswar.
7. Pranita Kumari Ray, Inspector of Police, Vigilance Directorate, Cuttack.
8. Subash Ch. Naik, SI, Spl. Branch, Bhubaneswar.
9. Budhi Bahadur Thapa, Dy. Subedar, BPSPA, Bhubaneswar.
10. Budha Singh Gurung, Hav. Major OSAP 5th Bn. Baripada
11. Saroj Kumar Bhoi, Crime Havildar, Rourkela.
12. Ratha Lakra, Sepoy, OSAP 4th Bn. Rourkela.
13. Pratima Rout, Constable, Nayagarh.
14. Sushanta Kumar Majhi, Sepoy, Security Wing, Bhubaneswar.