Tamil Nadu government announces medals for police officers

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced medals for 15 police officers and personnel in recognition of their excellence in investigation and selfless service.

According to a statement issued by the Home Department, 10 police officers have been selected for the Tamil Nadu Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation.

The awardees are Deputy Superintendents of Police C Jaishree, N Tamilarasi, K Alaguraj, and N Thanusiya; inspectors S Latha, M Chithra, R Vinatha and G Mahalakshmi; Assistant Inspector General V Gomathi; and Deputy Commissioner S Vijayakumar.

The government has also announced the Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service for five personnel. The awardees are DIG V Sasi Mohan, Superintendent of Police D Shanmuga Priya, DSP CMR Manimozhiyan, inspector K Madhan Mohan and head constable M Ravikumar.

The government said the awards would be presented by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at a function to be held in due course. Each award carries an eight-gram gold medal and a cash reward of Rs 25,000.