Jammu, January 25, 2023 : On the eve of Republic Day, 2023, Director General’s Prison Medal has been awarded to 10 Officer/Official(s) of the Prisons Department, J&K in recognition of their outstanding performance.

The awardees include Shabir Ahmed, I/c Assistant Superintendent Jail, District Jail Poonch;  Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Head Assistant, Central Jail Srinagar;  Kamal Singh, Head Warder, Central Jail Jammu Kotbhalwal; Mohd. Naseer Mumtaz, Head Warder, District Jail Rajouri;  Ram Kumar, SG. Warder, District Jail Udhampur;  Rakesh Kumar, SG. Warder, District Jail Kathua; Fayaz Ahmed Lone, I/c SG. Warder, District Jail Anantnag; Nazir Ahmed Ganaie, Warder, District Jail Kupwara;  Mushtaq Ahmed Wani, Warder, District Jail Baramulla and  Bhim Singh, Jamadar, District Jail Kishtwar.

While congratulating the awardees, Shri Deepak Kumar, IPS-Director General of Prisons expressed the hope that they would continue to work with zeal and enthusiasm in future also.