Rakesh Asthana, who took charge as Delhi's commissioner of police last month, hoisted the tricolour at the police headquarters to mark the 75th Independence Day.
As many as 1,380 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Saturday.
The Centre on Saturday announced Police Medal for Gallantry to 662 police personnel, President’s Police Medal for Gallantry to 2 personnel, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service to 88 personnel, and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 662 personnel.