City crime branch inspector (CCB) here, Mahesh Prasad, has bagged the award being given by the union home ministry for exemplary operations. This award is given for operations
launched against terrorists.
Mahesh Prasad is a native of Cherkady in Udupi district. He is a past student of Mahaveer College, Moodbidri. He has served as inspector in Karwar, Puttur, Manipal and Kaup police stations.