Rao Bahadur Pemmanda K. Monnapppa (P.K.Monnappa)
1956. P.K. Monnappa was appointed as the First Inspector General of Police (IGP)of Mysore State (now Karnataka) and served during the Government of Chief Minister S. Nijalingappa.
In recognition of his meritorious service the title ‘Rao Saheb’ at first and later ‘Rao Bahadur’ was conferred.
Brief :
Born in Kodagu (Coorg), State of Karnataka
1920. Joined as an officer in IP (Imperial Police) cadre – as Police Inspector in Madras
1948: Rose to the level of Inspector-General of Police, Madras Province
1953: Appointed as Inspector-General of Police, Andhra State
1956: Inspector-General of Police Mysore State (Karnataka)
1959: Retired from service