Head of the investigation team of the infamous Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, IPS officer Chhaya Sharma has been conferred with the 2019 McCain Institute Award for Courage and Leadership.
In 2017, Chhaya has performed a crucial role in drafting Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines to Combat Trafficking of Persons in India.
This award is granted to those who manifest courage on behalf of human rights, humanitarian compassion, justice, freedom, and human dignity.
Malala Yousafzai (2015) and Dikembe Mutombo (2016) are the other personalities won the award.