Cops, fireman honoured by TOI, NBT for excellence | Lucknow News
Woman sub-inspector Gaurav Kumari was conferred Mission Shakti Award for exemplary sensitivity in handling women-related cases. In Oct, she intervened in a domestic harassment complaint at Aminabad police station, counselled both sides and ensured legal awareness, resulting in reunion of a broken family within 15 days. Over last three months, she successfully resolved 29 cases under Mission Shakti initiative.Sub-inspector Neha Kumari, posted at Women Police Station (North Zone), was honoured as Best Woman Cop of the City. During Navratri duty near Chandrika Devi temple, she found a six-year-old lost girl, comforted her and traced her family within six hours through public announcements.Constable Pushpa Yadav was felicitated for winning a gold medal in wrestling at the Under-23 Asian Championship, while head constable Amit Kumar Singh received the Most Cases Solved in a Year Award for recovering 101 missing girls and young women.Fireman Ashok Kumar was awarded Fire Safety Award for rescuing 15 children trapped in a factory fire in Aliganj, despite sustaining severe spinal injuries during the operation.Joint commissioner of police (law and order) Babloo Kumar expressed gratitude to the Times of India Group, saying such initiatives motivated police force to perform better. “These events encourage personnel to go beyond routine duty. Those being honoured feel proud and inspired,” he said.DCP (Police Headquarters) Anil Kumar Yadav said police personnel work round-the-clock, even during festivals. “Honouring talent and dedication is a matter of pride. Such recognition inspires officers to continue doing good work,” he added.Traffic sub-inspector Shavak Kumar Singh, who saved a man’s life by administering CPR on Latouche Road, said the honour reinforced his sense of duty. “Sincere discharge of duty is first responsibility of police,” he said.Hazratganj SHO Vikram Singh, honoured for prompt action against crime, said appreciation of good work increased dedication and enthusiasm among police personnel.Gudamba SHO Prabhatesh Srivastava, recognised for solving difficult and long-pending cases, thanked the organisers and stressed the need to motivate colleagues through example.Woman constable Jayvanti Devi, posted at Wazirganj police station, said helping destitute and elderly women secure pensions gives her immense satisfaction. “Support for helpless women and children is part of police duty, though such work is rarely acknowledged,” she noted.Constable Ajay Kumar Yadav, who joined the force under sports quota and won gold at the European Judo Championship, said recognition boosted confidence and encouraged excellence.Dial 112 sub-inspector Shivanandan Singh, honoured as oldest serving policeman, said timely response and swift action are core police responsibilities, adding that recognition strengthened work ethic.Madiaon SHO Shivanand Mishra said appreciation of outstanding work sent positive message across the force and motivates others to work with commitment.Cyber Crime Cell SI Prashant Kumar Verma, who recovered lost mobile phones for citizens, said such events motivated officers to give their best.Kaiserbagh cyber cell SI Rahul Nain credited recognition for strengthening professional integrity, citing his work in preventing digital arrest frauds and shutting down rented bank accounts.Mission Shakti SI Pragati Singh said police work is often criticised, but encouragement and praise increase dedication and commitment to duty, especially in women-centric initiatives. Omaxe Limited managing director Mohit Goel said, “The Times Group’s Police Pride Facilitation initiative is truly commendable.”
