05.05.2026 Excellence in Vocation - Mr.Chinnakamanan - GOV On May 5, 2026, during the Governor?s Official Visit, District Governor Rtn. Dhanasekar and District First Lady Rtn. Amudhapriya Dhanasekar honored Mr. Chinnakamanan with the Excellence in Vocation Award. Introduced by Rtn. Stephen, the Inspector was presented with a commemorative shield and a traditional shawl. Born in 1978 in Kottarpatti Village, Mr. Chinnakamanans journey from a rural government school to the police force is a testament to perseverance. He entered the service as a Grade II Constable in 1999, rising through the ranks to become a Sub-Inspector in 2008 and Inspector of Police in 2023. Inspector Chinnakamanans career is defined by high-stakes operations and administrative excellence: Special Operations: Earned the Chief Ministers Medal for his role in the 2004 Veerappan operation and led the 2014 apprehension of five Maoists in Karumathampatti.