'I don't want any gallantry award'

MUMBAI: Low-profile deputy commissioner of police Rajvardhan does not want any award for his role in the 26/11 anti-terror operations, it has been learnt.
Rajvardhan, an IPS officer of the 1997 batch, was among the senior officers present near the Taj during the terror siege in November.
According to reports, a month after the terror attacks, the ministry of home affairs asked the state government to submit a comprehensive list of officers who could be given gallantry awards.
The home department first submitted the names of 14 officers , including slain top cops Hemant Karkare, Ashok Kamte and Vijay Salaskar.
Since then, the list has swelled almost on a daily basis. So far, the home department has submitted a list of 98 officers for the gallantry awards.
While a large number of officers reportedly tried to get their names added to the list, Rajvardhan, too, was said to be considered for the honour.
However, said reports, Rajvardhan made it clear to the authorities that his name should not be considered. The reason: what he did on 26/11 was part of his duty.
Consequently, a senior official said, "As a citation has not been sent in his name, there is no question of Rajvardhan being considered.''
Known for his efficiency, Rajvardhan shot into limelight when he was at the helm of affairs in Naxalite-affected Gadchiroli district. Besides restraining the movement of Naxalites to a large extent, Rajvardhan was also responsible for successfully implementing development programmes of the state.