Ankola, August 31, 2025 – Anjumala T. Nayak, a proud daughter of Ankola serving as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Bengaluru’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was recently honored with the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service. The prestigious award was conferred during a grand ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, and other dignitaries were present at the event.

Anjumala, daughter of retired teacher Timmanna Bommaiah Nayak and Shanti Nayak from Shiragunji village in Ankola taluk, earned this recognition for her dedicated and efficient service. Her achievement is a matter of pride not only for Ankola but for the entire state of Karnataka.