Bengaluru: Seven police and forensic science officers from Karnataka have been selected for the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence for 2026, announced in recognition of outstanding work in criminal investigation and professional service.
A total of 490 police personnel and officers from across the country have been chosen for the award this year. The medals recognise excellence in investigation, professional competence and dedication to duty.
Among the Karnataka recipients is Inspector Shobha N, who investigated the Prajwal Revanna case. The other police officers selected are Inspector Bavauddin Rukmuddin Gadekar of Belagavi, Inspector M Srinivas Rao from Bengaluru Police Headquarters and Inspector Manjunath of Devadurga Police Station in Raichur district.
The awardees also include Ratnamma K, an Assistant Sub-Inspector from Bengaluru East Division; Balakrishna Y, Chief Head Constable with the Criminal Investigation Department; and Dr Chandrashekhar, Deputy Director of the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Mysuru.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the list of recipients on the occasion of National Unity Day, observed on October 31. Karnataka Director General of Police and senior police officials congratulated the seven officers on their selection.
