Cuttack, Oct 31: Fourteen officers from Odisha Police have been honored with the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for their exceptional contributions to special operations. The award recognizes their courage, skill, and dedication during high-risk missions, highlighting their outstanding service in ensuring public safety and national security.

The awardees include a distinguished group of officers from the Special Operations Group (SOG), known for their critical role in counter-insurgency and tactical operations across Odisha. Among the honorees are Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, IPS, the former SP of Nuapada and current SP of Jharsuguda. His leadership in complex and high-stakes operations has earned him national recognition.

The full list of officers receiving the award includes:

· SI Deepak Kumar Naik

· SI Manoj Dungdung

· Havildar Miniketan Jued

· Havildar Rabindra Oram

· Commando Bharat Sen

· Commando Pradeep Kumar

· Commando Dharmendra Bhoi

· Commando Himal Shrestha

· Commando Govinda Karki

· Commando Ritesh Kumar Negi

· Commando Chittaranjan Jhankar

· Commando Tanuja Dharua

· Commando Udhaba Nayak

These officers have demonstrated remarkable bravery, precision, and operational excellence while executing critical missions. Their efforts in maintaining internal security have set a benchmark for policing in Odisha and across India.

The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak is awarded by the Ministry of Home Affairs to honor exceptional performance in internal security duties.