Top News

Guwahati, Jan 25: Personnel from Assam and other Northeastern states have been prominently featured in the Republic Day 2026 honours list, with numerous officers and staff from police, fire, home guard, and civil defence services receiving national accolades for their bravery, distinguished service, and commendable contributions.

Assam

In Assam, the awards encompass all three principal categories of police medals. Imdadul Hussain Bora, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Assam, has been honoured with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) for his extensive and notable contributions to policing and public service.

Within the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) category, the following Assam Police personnel have been recognised:

• Pranab Jyoti Goswami, Superintendent of Police
• Dr Sadeque Ali Ahmed, Superintendent of Police
• Ripul Das, Superintendent of Police
• Nabaneet Mahanta, Superintendent of Police
• Saurav Jyoti Saikia, Superintendent of Police
• Anil Moran, Deputy Superintendent of Police
• Jagdish Kalita, Inspector
• Parikshit Uzir, Sub-Inspector
• Pabin Chandra Das, Sub-Inspector
• Hemadhar Borah, Lance Naik
• Diganta Kumar Nath, Lance Naik
• Suresh Boro, Lance Naik
• Hobibur Rahman, Lance Naik
• Prasad Talukdar, Lance Naik

Additionally, personnel from the Assam Fire Services, Bhuban Chandra Mali, Sub Officer, and Nandeswar Das, leading fireman, have each received Medals for Meritorious Service.

In the Home Guard and Civil Defence sector, Samiran Dey Purkayastha, Platoon Commander, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, while Jaleswar Deka, Deputy Controller, and Chakradhar Barman, Platoon Commander, have each received Medals for Meritorious Service for their contributions to disaster response and civil security.

Manipur

Manipur's police personnel have also been recognised in both gallantry and service categories.

Shashikumar Singh Khuraijam, Deputy Superintendent of Police, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.

The Medal for Gallantry (GM) has been awarded to:

• Langoljam Lenin Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector
• Sidrath Thokchom, Assistant Sub-Inspector
• Thounaojam Nichal Singh, Havildar
• Kumam Premananda Singh, Rifleman
• Ngasepam Vim Singh, Constable

In the Medal for Meritorious Service category, the following individuals have been honoured:

• Manbindhu Singh Rajkumar, Superintendent of Police
• Dr Ibomcha Singh Sarangthem, Commandant
• Kshetrimayum Prasanta Kumar Singh, Assistant Commandant
• Nehkholal Gangte, Havildar
• Premchand Singh Chungkhham, Rifleman
• Bijen Singh Pukhrambam, Assistant Sub-Inspector
• Kamlensang, Rifleman

Arunachal Pradesh

From Arunachal Pradesh, Prem Norbu Khrimey, Inspector General of Police, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Other recipients include:

• Krishnendu Dev, Inspector – Medal for Meritorious Service
• Duto Bagra, Inspector – Medal for Meritorious Service

Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, Jubi Gabil Momin, Deputy Inspector General, has been selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Other awardees include:

• Bashanborlang J Laloo, Commandant – Medal for Meritorious Service
• Babu Chow Sinha, Armed Police Sub-Inspector – Medal for Meritorious Service

Mizoram

From Mizoram, Lal Muan Thangi, Deputy Superintendent of Police, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Other honorees include:

• Seju Perekattu Kuruvilla, Inspector General – Medal for Meritorious Service
• Lalruatsanga Tochhawng, Superintendent of Police – Medal for Meritorious Service
• MC Lalhmingthanga, Inspector – Medal for Meritorious Service

Nagaland

In Nagaland, Ben Longkumer, Commandant, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Other recipients include:

• Lanuchuba Longchar, Assistant Commandant – Medal for Meritorious Service
• Mepu Konyak, Inspector – Medal for Meritorious Service
• I Akaho Sumi, Havildar – Medal for Meritorious Service

Sikkim

From Sikkim, Ashwani Kumar Chand, Additional Director General, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. Tshering Sherpa, Superintendent of Police, has also received the Medal for Meritorious Service.

Tripura

In Tripura, the following individuals have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service:

• Deba Prasad Roy, Deputy Superintendent of Police
• Pradip Chandra Das, Subedar
• Bipul Deb, Havildar
• Jiban Debnath, Constable
• Amal Datta, Inspector
• Dhrubajyoti Halder, Inspector

In total, the Republic Day 2026 honours comprise 125 Gallantry Medals, 101 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 756 Medals for Meritorious Service awarded across various services nationwide.