Srinagar | October, 31: Senior IPS officer Sandeep Chaudhary, who headed the crucial investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for excellence in criminal investigation. Official sources said the 2012-batch officer is among 490 personnel nationwide recognized by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
Instituted in early 2024, the national honor recognizes outstanding work across operations, forensic science, intelligence, and complex investigations. Ministry officials said the annual award aims to promote high professional standards and boost morale across state police forces, central armed police forces, and specialized security organizations across the country.
