The Janaraja Padakkama ("Republic Medal") was awarded to police officers in
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, ...
who were in service on 22 May 1972, when Ceylon became a republic. It is similar to the
Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal
The Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal was awarded to members of the regular and volunteer forces of the Military of Sri Lanka who were in service on 22 May 1972, subject to recommendation by the commanders of the respective service co ...
issued to the armed forces.
See also
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Awards and decorations of the Sri Lanka Police
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Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal
The Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal was awarded to members of the regular and volunteer forces of the Military of Sri Lanka who were in service on 22 May 1972, subject to recommendation by the commanders of the respective service co ...
References
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Sri Lanka Police
{{Honors and decorations of Sri Lanka
Civil awards and decorations of Sri Lanka
Law enforcement awards and honors
Awards established in 1972
1972 establishments in Sri Lanka