Five Kerala police officers selected for Kendriya Grihamantri Dakshata Padak
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced the awardees on October 31, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Five police officers from Kerala have been selected for the Kendriya Grihamantri Dakshata Padak for 2026, according to The Hindu.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs instituted the award for excellence in forensic science, investigation, and special operation. The announcement was made on October 31.
The selected officers include Deputy Inspector General Narayanan T. of Thrissur Range, Deputy Commissioner of Police-II (Law and Order) Arun K. Pavithran of Kochi City, and Inspectors Jijeesh P.K., Renjith K.R., and Vishnu P.
A total of 490 personnel from State Police Forces, Union Territories, Central investigation agencies, and Central Armed Police Forces were selected for the honour this year.
Out of the total awardees, 123 police personnel from various Central investigative agencies and States were selected in the criminal investigation category.