Awards AppointmentsSaturday, 15 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Police Special Medals 2026: 15 officers selected for investigation and public service
On Independence Day 2026, Tamil Nadu announced special police medals for 15 officers, including 10 for investigation and 5 for public service.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 August 2026, Tamil Nadu announced the Chief Minister’s Police Special Medals for 15 officers, with awards to be presented later by Chief Minister Vijay.
Key specifics
- 15 police personnel were selected for the Chief Minister’s Police Special Medals in 2026.
- 10 officers were chosen for investigation work, including Gomathi, S. Vijayakumar and Tamilarasi.
- 5 officers were selected for public service, including Dr. V. Sasimohan and Shanmugapriya.
- Each award carries an 8-gram gold medal and ₹25,000 cash prize.
- The medals will be presented by Chief Minister Vijay at another function.
Exam lens
Question type: Awards and state police administration, 15 August 2026, 15 recipients, 8 grams, ₹25,000. TNPSC may ask the number of awardees, award components, and the two categories of selection.