India, Aug. 14 -- A total of 1,090 police personnel will be conferred medals for Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional services on the occasion of Independence Day this year.

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the official list of recipients of medals include Gallantry Awards, the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service for various police services in the country.

As per the list, 233 personnel have been awarded Medal for Gallantry (GM), 99 personnel awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 758 personnel awarded Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).

The highest number of Gallantry Medals has gone to personnel from Jammu and Kashmir, followed by memb...