India, May 29 -- President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the prestigious President's Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at an event at Paljor Stadium.

Sikkim has now become the 15th state of the country and the third in the northeast to receive the award.

The President's Police Colour, also known as 'Nishaan' , is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a State or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism.

The officers of the state police honoured with the President's Police Colour are authorised to wear a special emblem on the uniform. Speaking on the occasion, Murmu said, "I am delighted to have conferred the 'President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service' upon t...