{
  "id": 922473,
  "title": "Chhattisgarh Police bags 141 medals, highest by a force ever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/chhattisgarh-police-bags-141-medals-highest-by-a-force-ever",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T00:28:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chhattisgarh-police-bags-141-medals-highest-by-a-force-ever-10833996/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chhattisgarh Police has made history by securing the highest number of gallantry medals awarded to any state police or security organization. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently announced the distribution of these awards to a total of 1,057 personnel from various security forces, with Chhattisgarh Police leading the pack with 141 medals. This marks a significant shift in the medal distribution pattern, surpassing even the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Of the 301 gallantry medals awarded, 272 were given to Chhattisgarh Police personnel, with the remaining 29 to Fire Service personnel. The awards recognize acts of bravery and exceptional service in combating Left-wing extremism across various regions.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chhattisgarh Police awarded 141 gallantry medals, highest ever for a police force",
    "Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced distribution to 1,057 personnel",
    "272 medals went to Chhattisgarh Police, 29 to Fire Service personnel"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This achievement cements Chhattisgarh Police's position as a frontrunner in gallantry medals, outshining established forces like Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in recognition for bravery and service.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Chhattisgarh Police bags 141 medals, highest by a force ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/chhattisgarh-police-bags-141-medals-highest-by-a-force-ever-923151",
        "published": "2026-08-15T00:28:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Police form strike force after body found in Baulkham Hills bushland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/police-form-strike-force-after-body-found-in-baulkham-hills-bushland-929929",
        "published": "2026-08-15T02:11:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Police form strike force after body found in Baulkham Hills bushland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/police-form-strike-force-after-body-found-in-baulkham-hills-bushland",
        "published": "2026-08-15T02:11:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}