Integrity Crackdown: Karnataka's Police Force Under Scrutiny

Karnataka's DG&IGP M A Saleem mandates regular integrity assessments and counseling for police units to curb personnel misconduct. Recent criminal involvements of police officers have prompted severe disciplinary warnings and insistence on strict adherence to the police Code of Conduct to maintain public trust.

Amid a spate of criminal cases involving police officers in Karnataka, M A Saleem, state DG&IGP, has initiated stringent measures to maintain integrity within the force. Saleem has insisted on routine background checks and counseling across all police units.

In a circular dated December 5, he warned that officers involved in criminal acts will face severe disciplinary actions. This move follows incidents like the arrest of Davangere sub-inspectors and a Bengaluru constable linked to high-profile robberies.

Saleem emphasizes zero tolerance for misconduct, mandating ethics training and public confidence-building efforts. Officers failing to enforce these measures risk facing departmental actions, ensuring accountability throughout the force.

(With inputs from agencies.)