New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who headed the CBI probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, has been named a recipient of this year's President's Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM). The recognition marks another achievement in the career of the 2007-batch AGMUT cadre officer, who recently rejoined the Delhi Police after completing her stint with the Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI).

The MSM is conferred for valuable service distinguished by resourcefulness and dedication to duty.

Prasad gained widespread public attention while overseeing the CBI probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead at his Mumbai home on June 14, 2020.

The investigation was handed over to the CBI in August 20...