Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha on Saturday felicitated several police personnel for acts of exceptional courage, outstanding investigation and exemplary public service. During the ceremony, the Commissioner conferred out-of-turn promotions on constable Angad Singh Meena and Manish Kumar of Mehrauli police station (South District), elevating them to the rank of Head Constable (Executive).
The promotions were granted in recognition of their bravery during a building collapse in south Delhi on May 30, when both officers reportedly entered deep into the debris at considerable personal risk to rescue trapped persons and assist in evacuation efforts, saving several lives.
The commissioner also presented the prestigious Asadharan Karya Puraskar, along with a cash reward of Rs 50,000 each, to eight personnel of South District for their role in responding to a major fire at Flourish Stay in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, on June 3. According to Delhi Police, the fire had trapped several occupants inside the building. Working in coordination with the Fire Department and other emergency responders, the police personnel carried out rescue operations that led to the safe evacuation of multiple people, including foreign nationals. The Asadharan Karya Puraskar was presented to Sub-Inspector Ram Kishan, Head Constables Kartar, Hargyan, Dinesh Kumar and Sampat and constables Surender, Ravi Kant and Sanjay.
