Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday lauded the state’s police force for curbing unethical policing practices, calling it a “significant step towards restoring constitutional integrity and public trust.” He said the credit for this achievement belongs to the police department for upholding professionalism and discipline.
Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day event in Bengaluru, the Chief Minister paid tributes to martyred police officers and personnel, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
“Unethical policing, which had become a blot on the state’s dignity and progress, has now been effectively curbed. The credit goes to our police department for ensuring ethical governance. The crackdown on the drug menace is also commendable, and efforts must continue with even greater vigilance,” Siddaramaiah said.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting marginalized communities, the Chief Minister said:
“To prevent atrocities against Scheduled Caste citizens, we have operationalized Dedicated DCRE Police Stations across the state. These stations must function effectively to uphold constitutional rights and values.”
Siddaramaiah noted that eight Karnataka police personnel were among the 191 officers nationwide who lost their lives in the past year while performing their duties.
“Their sacrifice is invaluable and must be remembered by every citizen. Maintaining peace and suppressing communal and anti-social forces is the police’s foremost duty,” he emphasized.
He further stated that the police play a crucial role in safeguarding the constitutional rights of citizens and maintaining law and order, which is essential for the state’s overall development.
Additional Announcements:
- 116 police families have been provided with compassionate appointments.
- The medical reimbursement limit under the Retired Police Health Scheme has been raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh per year.
- The annual health check-up allowance for active police personnel has been increased from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500.
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