S. K. Umesh
S K Umesh is a retired Indian Superintendent of Police credited with a playing a key role in arresting notorious criminals and solving mysterious cases.
Early life
SK Umesh was born in Sorekaidoddi village, Kanakapura, Ramanagara district of Karnataka state. He is married to Shanta Gowda and have two daughters, one of who is Sapthami Gowda, an award-winning actress in Kannada & Hindi film industry which includes blockbuster movie Kanthara, and Dr Uttare.Police service
SK Umesh joined the Karnataka State Police Service in 1990.Umesh retired from service on 31 July 2022.
Honors and awards
He won the President of India's Gold Medal three times and the gold medal of the Chief Minister of Karnataka once..| Year | Name of Award or Honour |
| 2023 | President of India Gallantry Gold Medal |
| 2020 | Central Government Special Task force award |
| 2015 | President of India Meritorious Service Gold Medal |
| 2007 | Chief Minister of Karnataka Gold Medal |
| 2005 | Kempegowda award from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Paalike |
Umesh has authored the following books,
- Nemmadi Maratakke ide
- Eye witness 1
- Eye Witness II
- Blood Warranty
- Veerappan Death warrant
- Bangalore Underworld
- Urida Ooru
- Naavu