Srinagar, Aug 16: Sandeep Mehta, SSP, CO IRP-11th Battalion, a 2001 batch JKPS Officer, was honoured by Lieutenant Governor, J&K Manoj Sinha for “dexterously” commanding the main event of the 77th Independence Day Parade, 2023 at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar on Tuesday.
Mehta has contributed valorously at various significant posts and is a recipient of the DGP Commendation Medal and JK Police Medal for Gallantry, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
The Independence Day Parade consisted of 11 Paramilitary and Police Contingents, 14 Contingents from different Schools of Srinagar and five police and school bands.
“The parade was commanded flawlessly by the Parade Commander with a firm word of command and the impressive March Past of the Contingents on the rhythmic beats of the Police Band which was appreciated by one and all including Lt Governor, J&K UT and all senior officers,” the spokesperson said.
