S K Umesh | |
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Karnataka Police Service, Government of Karnataka | |
In office 1990–2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sorekai Doddi Umesh Sorekai Doddi, Kanakapura, Ramanagara District |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Civil servant |
S K Umesh (also known as Sorekaidoddi Kariyappa Umesh) is a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police credited with arresting several notorious criminals and the many police encounters in which he was involved in solving sensational cases of yesterday years and trying to capture hardened criminals. [1] [2]
Umesh was born in Sorekaidoddi village, Kanakapura, Ramanagara district of Karnataka state. His daughter is the famouse leading actress Sapthami Gowda who acted in blackbuster movie like Kanthara.
SK Umesh joined the Karnataka State Police Service in 1990 and is credited with 10+ encounters and resolving many cases. [2]
Ashok and his police team were in the news for the Kammanahalli encounter killing of history-sheeter Station Shekar. [3]
Umesh retired from service on 31 July 2022 [2] and faces constant threat to his life from the criminal underworld. [4]
He won the President of India's Gold Medal three times and the gold medal of the Chief Minister of Karnataka once. .[ citation needed ]
Year | Name of Award or Honour |
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2023 | President of India Gallantry Gold Medal |
President of India Meritorious Service Gold Medal | |
2020 | Central Government Special Task force award |
2007 | Chief Minister of Karnataka Gold Medal |
2005 | Karnataka Govt Kempegowda Award |
Umesh's some of the investigating stories have become movies, to name some;
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