Jammu| Jan, 25: The Additional Director General Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar has been awarded President’s Police Medal for distinguished services on the occasion of Republic Day. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) is the highest award given for special distinguished record in Police Service. The medal is awarded for distinguished service to Officers who have served at least 25 years in the State/Central police or in security organizations.
An IPS officer of 1997 batch, Vijay Kumar previously served in different capacities on the various posts in Kashmir region. He has also served in CRPF on central deputation as DIGP New Delhi Range, IGP and IGP Chhattisgarh. Recently, the Election Commission of India has awarded him the prestigious National Award for his role as chief force coordinator of CAPFs in providing safe environment for conducting assembly elections of nine states in 2018.
