SHRI AJIT DOVAL, NSA PRESENTS PPM TO 34 CBI OFFICERS
delhi-The Central Bureau of Investigation has today organized an ‘Investiture ceremony’ in New Delhi, coinciding with the occasion of ‘International Anti Corruption Day’. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor presided over the event and was also graced by Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Union Home Secretary. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor emphasized the importance of rooting out corruption as a strategic priority. He highlighted the important role of anti corruption agencies in doing a larger service to the nation by combating corruption. He mentioned how in this economically globalized world have given rise to new frontiers in crime, especially economic crimes and the need to tackle them with increased international cooperation. He congratulated the medal winners and urged them to strive for improved professional competence in investigation to face future challenges. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Union Home Secretary and Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, Director, CBI released a ‘Handbook on Investigation Abroad’, which is meant to aid investigators in effectively utilizing formal and informal assistance channels for collection of foreign located evidence and criminal intelligence. Speaking on the occasion Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, Director, CBI mentioned that credibility of the CBI is a consequence of consistent excellent work done by the organization since its inception. He said apart from its role as a premier investigative agency, the CBI is carrying out key responsibilities with regard to preventive vigilance. He also detailed the coordination role being played by CBI by connecting all law enforcement agencies in India with international police cooperation networks. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor presented the Presidents Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 34 CBI officers – Shri Rajiv Dwivedi, AIGP(Policy-II), CBI, New Delhi; Shri Suman Kumar, ASP, AC-VI, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Desh Deepak, SP, AC-I, CBI, New Delhi(Now Retired); Shri Ghanshyam Rai, SP, EO-I, CBI, New Delhi (Now Retired ); Shri A.J. Ramalingam, ASP, ACB, CBI, Chennai; Shri N.M. Singh, JD, SC Zone, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Sanjay Kewal Krishan Sareen, SP, ACB, CBI, Gandhinagar; Shri S. Balasubramony, SP, CBI(on attachment with Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Jammu); Shri Harish Chander Sharma, SP, EO-I, CBI, New Delhi (Now Retired ); Shri Vijay Kumar Shukla, ASP, SC-II, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Krishnaswamy Kumaresan, DSP, EOB, CBI, Mumbai; Shri Samir Kumar Karmakar, Constable, BS&FB, CBI, Kolkata; Shri Devendra Singh, SP, SCB, CBI, Lucknow; Shri Kishan Singh Negi, ASP, SC-III, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Nandkumar Nair, SP, SCB, CBI, Mumbai; Shri Partha Mukherjee, AIGP(Policy-I), CBI, New Delhi; Shri Prabhanjan Chakroborty, ASP, AC-V, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Sundaravel Murugavel, ASP, ACB, CBI, Chennai; Shri Joel Sunil Emmanuel, ASP, CBI Academy, Ghaziabad(U.P); Shri Roshan Lal Yadav, DSP, AC-I, CBI, New Delhi; Shri V. Kavidas, SI, CBI(HQ), New Delhi; Shri Harpal Singh Virk, HC, ACB, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Santosh Kumar, ASP, SC-III, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Bijay Kumar Pradhan, ASP, SC-I, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Jaya Narayan Rana, SP, EO-VII, CBI, Bhubaneshwar; Shri Mahesh Kumar Puri, ASP, SCB, CBI, Chandigarh; Shri Mahesh Kumar, ASP, ACB, CBI, Jammu; Shri Pan Singh Bisht, HC, AC-II, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Prashant Kumar Pande, SP, ACB CBI, Jabalpur; Shri Ravi Gambhir, SP, AC-VI/SIT, CBI, New Delhi; Shri Sanjay Kumar, Inspector, AC-II, CBI, New Delhi; Shri B. Satish Prabhu, Inspector, ACB, CBI, Hyderabad; Shri Kusum Pal Singh, SI, ACB, CBI, New Delhi & Shri Krishan Pal Singh, HC, EO-II, CBI, New Delhi.Shri Praveen Sinha, Additional Director, CBI gave the Vote of Thanks. The event was also joined virtually by all the CBI branches across the country.