Four Special Operations received the Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” for 2023.
The “Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal” for the year 2023 has been granted to 4 Special Operations.
The award is conferred for Special Operations in counter-terrorism, border action, arms control, prevention of narcotics smuggling and rescue operations.
The Union Home Minister’s “Special Operation Medal” is announced every year on 31st October.
Usually, 3 Special Operations are considered for this award. It may be given up to 5 Special Operations to encourage State/UT Police.
This award was constituted in 2018. Its main objective is to recognize operations, which have a high degree of planning and are significant for the security of the state/ Country.