Republic Day 2026: 13 SSB Personnel Honored for Gallantry and Service

• On Republic Day 2026, 13 Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel were awarded the President's Police Medal for distinguished and meritorious services.
• Two personnel, Inspector General Ganesh Kumar and Inspector General Sudhir Verma, received the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM).
• Eleven personnel, including Deputy Inspector General Ranjeet Kangat and Commandant Hari Prakash, were honored with the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
• The SSB, established in 1963 after the 1962 war, secures the India-Nepal and India-Bhutan borders.
• The force plays a crucial role in preventing illegal infiltration, smuggling, and engaging with border communities through social programs.

Why It Matters: 13 SSB personnel were recognized with President's Police Medals for their dedicated service on Republic Day 2026.