In a significant event recognising valour and commitment, a total of 15 police personnel from various ranks were honoured at the Police Pride Felicitation Ceremony 2025 in Agra on Monday. Organised by The Times of India, the ceremony celebrated acts of courage, professionalism, and dedication within the force.
Top Brass Lauds Exemplary Service
The ceremony saw Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar as the chief guest, who presented awards to the 15 officers for their exemplary work across diverse domains. These domains included complex investigations, cybercrime, traffic management, and fire safety. Additional Police Commissioner Ram Badan Singh and DCP (City) Sayyed Ali Abbas were also present to commend the awardees.
Commissioner Kumar, while thanking TOI for the initiative, flagged the growing challenge of cybercrime. He urged all police personnel to maintain discipline and courteous behaviour with the public. In a pointed remark, he referred to a recent custodial torture incident at the Kirawali police station, stating that such conduct was completely unacceptable.
Celebrating Excellence Across Categories
Awards were distributed across several categories, highlighting both operational excellence and unwavering service commitment. The recipients and their accolades were as follows:
- DCP (City) Aditya was honoured in the ‘Most Difficult/Challenging Case' category.
- ACP Sukanya Sharma received the award under ‘Mission Shakti'.
- Inspector Bhanu Pratap Singh was recognised for solving the ‘Most Cases Solved in the Year'.
- Inspector Reeta Yadav, as SHO of the cybercrime police station, was awarded ‘Most Efficient Police Station of the Year'.
- Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar received the award for ‘Best Investigation'.
- Sub-inspector Dinesh Chandra Daya was recognised as the ‘Oldest Serving Policeman'.
- Sub-inspector Ajay Sangwan was named the ‘Most Effective Policeman'.
- Sub-inspector Saurabh Gautam received the award for ‘Immediate Action'.
Specialised Policing and Public Service Honoured
The ceremony also put a spotlight on specialised skills and consistent public outreach.
- In cybercrime, Sub-inspector Vimal was honoured for ‘Excellence in Cybercrime'.
- Sub-inspector Dharmender Singh was felicitated for solving the ‘Oldest Case'.
- Sub-inspector Jyoti Singh was named ‘Best Woman Cop of the City' for her consistent performance and public outreach efforts.
- Head constable Nikendra Malik was felicitated in the Sports category.
- Constable Ajay Kumar was recognised for ‘Exemplary Duty in Unusual Circumstances'.
- Constable Vikas Kumar was awarded ‘Best Traffic Cop'.
- Leading fireman Surendra Singh was honoured for his contributions to ‘Fire Safety'.
A Message of Accountability and Public Trust
The event served not only as a platform for recognition but also as a moment for introspection for the police force. Commissioner Deepak Kumar's clear condemnation of misconduct, alongside the celebration of ethical and courageous policing, reinforced the dual message of the ceremony. It underscored the importance of maintaining public trust through both excellence in service and impeccable conduct. The felicitation of officers from traffic management to cybercrime highlights the evolving and multifaceted nature of policing challenges in cities like Agra.
