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President’s Police Colour
Award conferred on Sikkim Police.
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The President’s Police
Colour Award has been conferred on Sikkim Police for distinguished service and
professionalism.
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The award, known as the
Nishaan, symbolises bravery, discipline, and dedication in policing.
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The honour is worn with
pride on the left sleeve of the police uniform.
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Since Independence, only
14 states have earlier received this prestigious distinction.
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Sikkim has become the
15th state in India to receive the President’s Police Colour Award.
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It is the third state in
the North Eastern region to be conferred with this honour.
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The flag and insignia
will be formally presented during a Colour Presentation Parade later to the
Sikkim police.
President’s Colours
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The President’s Colours
is the highest honour given to any Military/ State police for its exceptional
service.
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It is also known as “Rashtrapati
ka Nishan”.
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Dr Rajendra Prasad
presented the first “President's Colour” to the Indian Navy on 27 May 1951.