K. A. Senthilvelan

Dr. K. A. Senthilvelan IPS is an Indian Police Service officer of the 2004 batch belonging to the Tamil Nadu cadre. He is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Baton and Home Ministry's Revolver for the Overall best probationer of the batch award - 2004. at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

Education

Dr. K. A. Senthilvelan graduated from the Vikaasa Matriculation School in 1994. He obtained his MBBS degree from the Madurai Medical College and is a qualified medical practitioner. He was ranked 84th in the 2004 Civil Services Examination of India. Upon graduating from the National Police Academy, Hyderabad Senthilvelan was recognised the "Best Overall Probationer" and was awarded the Prime Minister's Baton and Home Ministry's Revolver. The baton and a revolver is a prestigious honor awarded by the Union Home Ministry and won by the best probationer of the each batch who secures the highest overall marks during the course of training.

Police career

As Superintendent of Police of Ramanathapuram he is credited to have started a scheme for aiding the family members of deceased police personnel. The scheme involves the creation of a fund created by small monetary contributions by members of the force in the event of a mortality amongst one of its members and handing over the money to the family of the deceased.

Paramakudi Riots

On September 12, 2011, Senthilvelan was injured during the sensational Paramakudi Riots. The protesters indulged in large-scale violence and torched police vehicles. Police opened fire in self defence and to protect public property claiming the lives of seven rioters and leaving fifty injured. The action of the police prompted the Justice K Sampath Commission of inquiry to look into the matter. The report exonerated the police personnel stating, “Had the police not resorted to firing to quell the savage mob, there would have been a far greater loss both to human lives and property. Also, the violence would have spread to other southern districts”.

DVAC Raids

As Senthilvelan raided the residences of IPS officer Abishak Dixit, Superintendent of Police, Commando Force, Tamil Nadu in Krishnagiri and in his hometown Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Gold coins weighing 392 gm and cash 10 lakh INR were seized.

Promotions

Indian Police Service

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Superintendent of Police - SP	July 4, 2009
	Additional Superintendent of Police - ASP	October 2006