In December 2025, Senior Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Dinesh Khatak, hailing from Jind district in Haryana, has been conferred the Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal (Kendriya Grah Mantri Dakshata Padak) for his exemplary service, discipline and outstanding contribution to national security by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- He currently serves as Second-in-Command (2IC) of 196 Battalion, CRPF.
- What? Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal was conferred
- Awarded by: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Recipient: Dinesh Khatak
- Service: 20+ years; Key areas – J&K, Naxal regions, training
Career and key deployments:
Entry into CRPF: Khatak joined the CRPF as a Gazetted Officer in 2005 after clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, serving across some of India’s most sensitive operational theatres.
Operational Experience in J &K: He served two major tenures in Jammu & Kashmir( J &K) (2008–2013 and 2017–2021), handling Amarnath Yatra security, counter-insurgency operations, and deployments during Article 370 abrogation and COVID-19.
Role at CIAT Shivpuri: At the Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorism (CIAT) School, Shivpuri one of CRPF’s elite training centers. he enhanced commando training standards with emphasis on discipline, tactical readiness, and modern field techniques.
Current Posting in Left-Wing Extremism Area: Posted in Bijapur district, he leads anti-Naxal operations, establishes forward operating bases, and supports civic and development initiatives in remote areas.
About Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal: It recognizes exceptional service, high standards of discipline, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to national security over a sustained period.
- It is conferred on members of police forces, paramilitary units, including CRPF, and other security organizations for professional excellence and merit.
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