Sreelekha IPS (Retired) officer of Indian Police Service, who is the First Lady Officer of IPS from Kerala. Moreover, she is one of the dedicated officers, with that, she served as a managing director for public sector organisations in Kerala. She did her MBA in Human Resource Management from IGNOU, where she grabbed the prestigious award for Chevening Fellowship by the Government of United Kingdom. Then she undertook the fellowship studies in King’s College, London, Science Po, Paris, Edinburgh University, and more. She is also an author and now running a successful YouTube channel- “Sasneham Sreelekha” (with Love, Sreelekha) to share her experiences as a police officer, motivational speaker, author and environmental conservationist.
Medals and recognition
- In 2004, as DIG Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sreelekha was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
- In 2013, as ADGP Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sreelekha was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
- In 2006, during her stint as managing director, the Rubber Board won the Thailand Government’s Best Exporter of Rubber in Asia award.
- Sreelekha was selected for the prestigious Chevening Fellowship by the Government of United Kingdom and she attended the fellowship in London at King’s College from September to December 2015. She also attended specialised training at Scotland Yard/metropolitan police of UK.
- She won the Indian Overseas Award for Public Service in 2006.
- FOKANA award for literary contributions was given to her in 2005.
- In 2007, she received the Kerala Government’s Meritorious Services Award for detecting the sensational case of the murder of a civilian named Praveen by the then-Deputy Superintendent of Police R Shaji. After the investigation, Shaji was found guilty by the court.
Selected works
Sreelekha has penned and published 9 books.
- Cheru marmarangal (2005)
- Neerazhikapuram (2006)
- Maranna Doothan (2008)
- Kuzhaloothukaran (2009)
- Lottos Theenikal (2009)
- Mansile Mazhavillu (2011)
- Niyama samrakshanam Streekalkku- a book on legal awareness to women
- Kuttikalum Policum- a book for the children about Police and their activities
- Jaagarookan (2013)- Detective novel Publisher DC Books
- Thamasoma- Detective series in Kerala Koumudi magazine
She writes regular columns in periodicals and magazines. Her column in Vanitha Magazine, “Marupuram, the Other Side” which is being published now is well appreciated by the readers.