New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- A total of 21 officers and officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been honoured with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, according to a CBI press release issued on Friday.

Of the 21 awardees, six officers and officials have been selected for the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, while 15 have received the Medal for Meritorious Service in recognition of their service in the CBI.

The President's Medal for Distinguished Service has been awarded to Smt. Shobha Dutta, Assistant Inspector General of Police/Superintendent of Police, CBI, Complaint and Coordination Cell, New Delhi; Shri Manoj ...