N M Singh from Manipur, Joint Director of CBI, among recipients of President's police medals to 34 CBI officer

IMPHAL: It is indeed a proud moment for the North East Indian region - today, one officer Mr. N M Singh from Manipur who is currently holding the post of Joint Director of the CBI was presented the President's Police Medal for distinguished services.

Singh supervised the probe in a big corruption case against a Noida engineer and is known for his dedication and transparency among the circle of CBI officers.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday presented the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Services to 34 officers of the CBI on the International Anti-Corruption Day, officials said. The medals were announced on Republic Day and Independence Day. The ceremony coincided with the International Anti-corruption Day, they said.

Doval emphasized the importance of rooting out corruption as a strategic priority.

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Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and CBI Director Rishi Kumar Shukla, released a 'Handbook on Investigation Abroad', giving insights to officers on utilizing "formal and informal assistance channels" for collection of evidence and criminal intelligence from other countries.

Shukla, whose tenure is coming to an end in February next year, lauded the work of the CBI 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.

Among those who received awards from Doval were ASP Suman Kumar who probed a bank fraud case against fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya which led to extradition orders from London court, Joint Director NM Singh who supervised a probe in a big corruption case against a Noida engineer, and ASP Vijay Kumar Shukla who probed the Badaun suicide case and the Tuticorin custodial death case.

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