CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar and House Minister G. Parameshwara put the brand new, redesigned peak caps on police personnel. , Picture Credit score: Particular association
“The federal government earns a very good title by means of the effectivity of the police division. The India Justice Report, which ranks Karnataka Police as primary, has enhanced the dignity of the State,” mentioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
He was talking after inaugurating the Anti-Drug Activity Power and releasing the “Sanmitra Motion Plan” handbook in the course of the police division’s program on the Vidhana Soudha Banquet Corridor on Tuesday (October 28, 2025), the place new peak caps have been distributed to police personnel.
The CM mentioned {that a} drug-free Karnataka was his purpose and requested the individuals to hitch him and make it their purpose, too, to assist the police struggle the menace.
“Our youth, college students, and younger individuals shouldn’t fall sufferer to narcotics. The police division should take a agency stand in opposition to this and eradicate the menace,” he mentioned.
Karnataka authorities has changed the British-era slouch hat for head constables and constables with navy blue peaked caps. There was a long-standing proposal to vary the design as the present hats have been inflicting discomfort whereas on responsibility, particularly throughout summer season. Picture Credit score: Particular association
Referring to the legislation and order state of affairs within the State, Mr. Siddaraimah mentioned “Mangaluru, which is a extremely communally-sensitive space, is now underneath management due to our personal officers.”
“In Dakshina Kannada district, communal clashes and unethical policing had elevated. The earlier officers failed to take care of management. I issued orders changing two officers. Now, the district is underneath management. This achievement too was made by our personal officers and employees. They don’t seem to be from one other planet — they’re your personal, our personal individuals. So, in case you are decided, every part is feasible. Show it together with your efficiency,” he mentioned.
In the direction of a ‘Drug-Free Karnataka’
“In the identical means, it’s attainable so that you can curb the drug menace throughout the complete state. In the event you can obtain this, the dignity of Karnataka Police will rise to worldwide requirements,” he mentioned.
CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar inaugurated the Anti-Drug Activity Power and releasing the “Sanmitra Motion Plan” handbook in the course of the police division’s programme. Picture Credit score: Particular association
He additionally reprimanded the division. “Some police personnel are concerned with actual property sellers and drug networks. You might have the ability to nip hooliganism within the bud. The worry of the police within the legal world has decreased. In the event you ask yourselves why, you’ll know the reply.”
“ who sells and brings medicine, from the place the medicine come, and who the brokers on this community are. Let the State turn out to be a ‘Drug-Free Karnataka’ as quickly as attainable. Make it occur and show it,” he added.
“The brand new peak cap mannequin launched at this time was chosen by me personally. Now we have changed it with slouch caps that remained unchanged for almost 70 years since 1956. A uniform cap has been supplied for officers and employees, and I hope it boosts your confidence,” he mentioned. “It is not simply the cap that ought to change; your effectivity also needs to change,” he added.
Printed – October 28, 2025 03:46 pm IST