Police Honour Excellence In Investigation

The ‘Excellence Award for Best Investigation’ was introduced this year, with 14 personnel, four investigation officers and 10 court duty officers, selected for ensuring convictions ranging from five years’ imprisonment to life sentences. Under the ‘Best Performance’ category, 18 personnel were honoured for proactive policing. In all, 32 officers were recognised for merit and dedication between June 2025 and May 2026.

Awardees included three inspectors, three sub-inspectors, five assistant sub-inspectors, three head constables and four constables. Selection was based on professionalism from FIR registration to final conviction. Sajjanar said the initiative aims to elevate standards and inspire field staff to rely on scientific evidence.

The awards were presented during Telangana Formation Day celebrations at the City Armed Reserve headquarters, Petlaburj. Sajjanar said: “Registering a case is only the first step. The mandate of the police is to ensure justice for victims by securing convictions through robust evidence.”

He added that recognising officers who achieve this will foster a culture of excellence. Outstanding sports personalities and citizens who displayed honesty were also felicitated.

Award winners

Best Investigation (IOs): K. Muralidhar (inspector, CCS), M. Muthu Yadav (SHO, Rajendranagar), A. Rajasekhar Reddy (SI, Rajendranagar), M. Swamy (SI, Saifabad).

Court Duty Officers: Nenavath Shekhar (PC, Sanath Nagar), P. Veeranjaneyulu (PC, Gudimalkapur), Y. Anjaneyulu (PC, Goshamahal), M. Sumalatha (WPC, SHE Teams), B. Sudarshan (HC, Abids), K. Sai Kiran (PC, Bhavani Nagar), Bikshapathi (HC, Meerpet), K. Srinivas Reddy (HC, Balapur), V. Srinivas (PC, Adibatla), S. Mallesh Naik (PC, Mehdipatnam).

Best Performance: D. Ashok (Inspector, Sanath Nagar), S. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy (DI, Bandlaguda), S. Ramesh (Inspector, IT Cell), P. Gyanadeep (SI, Task Force), Syed Munawar Ali (SI, Langar Houz), G. Pravalika (WRSI, CAR HQ), AK Rosie (WASI, Traffic), K. Hariram (ASI, Cyber Crimes), M. Venkateshwarlu (ASI, Malakpet), V. Mohan Rao (ASI, Musheerabad), G. Viswanatham (ASI, CCS), K. Prabhu (HC, Mehdipatnam), A. Reddankayya (HC, H-FAST), Ch. Sudhakar Raju (HC, Kachiguda), K. Dinesh Kumar (PC, Kulsumpura), D. Sreeniah (PC, CCS), Md. Jeelani (PC, Panjagutta), A. Siva Manohar (PC, H-NEW).

Citizens honoured

Sardar Hari Har Singh (Retd. Addl. DCP) for fitness and discipline; Dr Queenie Victoria Gandham for crossing the English Channel; Stephen Kumar for international swimming records; Mirza Muzaffar (Zepto delivery executive) for returning ₹1.3 lakh; Modam Venkataiah (auto driver) for surrendering ₹1.2 lakh; G. Venkatesh for returning a lost smartphone.