Independence Day: 8 Maharashtra firemen chosen for gallantry medals

Eight firefighters from Maharashtra have been chosen for gallantry medals as announced by the Centre on the eve of the country's 75th Independence Day.

Eight firefighters from Maharashtra, including four from Mumbai, have been chosen for gallantry medals announced by the Union government on the eve of the country's 75th Independence Day, officials said. From Mumbai, deputy municipal commissioner PS Rahangdale, chief fire officer Hemant Parab, divisional fire officer Atmaram Mishra and assistant divisional fire officer Krishnat Yadav have been chosen for the President's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry.