Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam Police, Guwahati’s Commissioner of Police, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, 2006 batch IPS officer, has been conferred the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service for his exceptional leadership and unwavering contribution to policing in the state. The prestigious honour was announced on the eve of Independence Day, recognising Mahanta’s long-standing commitment to public service and law enforcement excellence.
Seventeen Assam Police Officers Honoured Nationally
IPS Mahanta’s award is among 17 national medals conferred upon personnel of the Assam Police this year by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The awards recognise a wide spectrum of police service, ranging from gallantry to meritorious service and professional excellence.
- 3 officers were awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry, recognising acts of exceptional bravery.
- 13 officers received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, for their consistent dedication, discipline, and contribution to policing.
Distinguished Recipients of Meritorious Service Medals
The Medal for Meritorious Service has been awarded to a diverse group of senior officers, commandants, and field-level personnel who have shown remarkable professionalism and dedication in maintaining law and order across Assam.
List of Awardees (Meritorious Service)–
- Sanjukta Parasar, Inspector General
- Vivek Raj Singh, Inspector General
- Jayshree Khersa, Commandant
- Hridayjit Barman, Superintendent of Police
- Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police
- Debasish Borah, Commandant
- Tabu Ram Pegu, Commandant
- Nirmal Chandra Biswas, Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Lalit Saikia, Inspector
- Akhil Kumar Das, Sub-Inspector
- Dhruba Sarki, Inspector
- Nabin Chandra Sharma, Assistant Commandant
- Rabindra Singha, Sub-Inspector
These officers have been recognised for their unwavering service, often in challenging and high-pressure environments, contributing to both internal security and public welfare across the state.
A Recognition of Dedication and Public Service
The honours reflect the Assam Police’s evolving role in modern law enforcement and the sacrifices made by its personnel in service of the people. The department has received praise for its recent community outreach, counter-insurgency operations, and law and order enforcement, much of which is credited to the leadership and tireless efforts of award-winning officers like Mahanta and his team.
