Amit Shah Presents President’s Colour to Puducherry Police on August 9, 2026

Key facts

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to Puducherry Police on August 9, 2026.
• The President's Colour is the highest honour given to a military unit or police of a state or union territory.
• The ceremony was held at the Puducherry Armed Police Ground in Gorimedu, Puducherry.
• President Droupadi Murmu had announced on May 8 the conferment of the honour on Puducherry Police in recognition of its exceptional service, discipline and distinguished achievements.
• Past recipients of the President's Colour include the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and various state police departments.
• Puducherry Police was commended for its frontline service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Lt Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy were present at the ceremony.