Sandeep Chaudhary recognised for Pahalgam attack probe; Divya D honoured for POCSO, child labour case
Srinagar, : Two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers associated with Jammu and Kashmir have been awarded the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation in recognition of their work in separate criminal investigations.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Sandeep Chaudhary, a 2012-batch IPS officer, has been conferred the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for his investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack.
IPS officer Divya D has been recognised for investigating a case involving sexual offences against children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and child labour during her probationary posting in Puducherry.
The investigation conducted by Divya D resulted in the conviction of 11 accused persons, who were sentenced to life imprisonment.
The case also resulted in compensation amounting to Rs 51 lakh being awarded to children in conflict with law (CCL), described as a first-of-its-kind development in Puducherry.
Divya D has previously served as Superintendent of Police in the State Investigation Agency (SIA) and as SP Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir before her transfer to Puducherry.
The Union Home Minister’s Medal recognises police personnel for excellence in investigation and their contribution towards strengthening the criminal justice system.
