Bengaluru, April 2 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday presented the Chief Minister's Medal to 158 police personnel in recognition of their exemplary service during the annual Police Flag Day celebrations.

Addressing the awardees and their families, the Karnataka Chief Minister said, "158 people have been awarded the Chief Minister's Medal. I congratulate all of them on behalf of the government. I also wish their families well. We have been celebrating Police Flag Day since April 2. We have been celebrating it since 1965."

He added, "On this occasion, it is very important for the police to introspect, the police work 24 hours a day. There is no fixed time like other departments; they should also work on festivals. Becau...