S K Umesh (also known as Sorekaidoddi Kariyappa Umesh) is a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police credited with a playing a key role in arresting notorious criminals and solving mysterious cases.
[1][2] Umesh was born in Sorekaidoddi village, Kanakapura, Ramanagara district of Karnataka state.
His daughter is Sapthami Gowda who works as an actress in Kannada & Hindi film industry which includes blockbuster movie Kanthara.
SK Umesh joined the Karnataka State Police Service in 1990.
[2] Umesh retired from service on 31 July 2022[2] He won the President of India's Gold Medal three times and the gold medal of the Chief Minister of Karnataka once.