Dakshata Padak 2026: Assam, Sikkim, Tripura police among awardees

Police personnel from Assam, Sikkim and Tripura are among the 490 recipients of the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak (Union Home Minister's Dakshata Medal) for 2026, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 31.

The medals were announced on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is observed as National Unity Day. Recipients are drawn from state and Union Territory police forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Central Police Organisations, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles.

The national list

Of the 490 personnel, 358 were recognised for special operations, 123 for excellence in investigation and nine for forensic science, according to reports on the ministry's figures. The list includes 14 officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The award was instituted through an MHA notification of February 1, 2024. It is given in five categories: excellence in operations, outstanding service in investigation, exceptional performance, daring intelligence service, and meritorious work in forensic science. The government has said the medal is meant to recognise excellent work, promote high professional standards and raise morale.

Assam: 19 personnel

Nineteen Assam Police personnel have been selected, The Sentinel and Pratidin Time reported. Those named include senior police officer Kalyan Kumar Pathak, Additional Superintendents of Police Anurag Sarmah, Rosy Talukdar and Kamlesh Singh, and Inspectors Vikram Basumatary, Kapil Pathak and Rohit Das.

Sub-Inspectors Ankhumi Kalita, Daisy Nath, Jitumani Rabha, Pranab Jyoti Bhattacharya and Ahmed Ali, Assistant Sub-Inspector Kamal Boro and Lance Naik Bakul Medhi are also on the list. Inspector Kapil Pathak, Officer-in-Charge of Basistha police station in Guwahati, has been recognised for his work in the special operations branch.

Sikkim: Inspector Silash Tamang

Sikkim Police Inspector Silash Tamang, now posted with the Gangtok Traffic Branch, has been selected in the investigation category. According to Sikkim Express, he was recognised for investigating a murder case and a rape case that led to the conviction of both accused and life sentences. Northeast Today reported that the work dates to his tenure as Station House Officer of Gyalshing. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang congratulated him, calling the award a reflection of the dedication of Sikkim Police personnel.

Tripura: SI Shibani Debbarma

In Tripura, Sub-Inspector Shibani Debbarma of Sepahijala district has received the medal for investigation, Northeast Today reported, bringing recognition to the state police and the district.

NEInsider will add officers from other North Eastern states as their names are confirmed.