Head constable G. Kanagaraj, who lost his life in July last while attempting to nab an individual involved in sand smuggling, has been chosen for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Police Medal for Gallantry.

An official release said the head constable was about to apprehend Suresh in Uriyurkuppam, near Thakkolam of Vellore district, who was seeking to take away sand illegally from the Kosthalaiyar river bed. The legal heir of the deceased head constable would be given a cash prize of Rs. five lakh.

Besides, 1,500 police and other uniformed services personnel, belonging to the rank of police constable, head constables and equivalent ranks would be given the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Constabulary Medals for Pongal.

One hundred and twenty Fire and Rescue Services personnel in the ranks of Leading Fireman, Driver Mechanic, Fireman Drivers and Firemen and 60 Prison Service personnel in the rank of Grade-I Warder would be given the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Medals.

Medal allowance

The monthly medal allowance to the recipients of the medals would be Rs.200/- with effect from February 1, irrespective of their rank. The medals would be presented to the recipients at their respective district headquarters.

In addition, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Medal for excellence in technical and specialised services would be given to five personnel — two each from the Police Radio Branch and the Dog Squad and one police photographer. The officers in the rank of constable and head constable would get Rs.3,000; those in the levels of sub-inspectors and inspectors – Rs. 4,000 and deputy superintendents of police – Rs. 6,000. The medal would be presented by Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam later, the release said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Special Correspondent / Chennai – January 15th, 2015