New IGP Pratap Reddy pledges transparent and competent policing

December 14, 2011

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Mangalore, December 14: Promising transparent and competent policing, senior IPS officer C H Pratap Reddy on Wednesday formally took charge as the new Inspector General of Police (Western Range).

Outgoing IGP Alok Mohan formally handed over the challenging position to Mr Reddy, at the range office in the city.

He will supervise policing operations in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Uttara Kannada districts.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Reddy, a 1991 batch IPS officer, described his new posting as the most challenging task.

“Since Coastal Karnataka is a sensitive region, it is a really a challenging task to supervise the policing operations here. However, I promise to provide a competent and transparent taking everyone into confidence” he said.

He said that he is not new to coastal Karnataka, as he already has the experience of working as the Assistant Superintendent of Police in Karkala in 1994. “This is my second innings in this region”, he said.

“Compared to other parts, Western Range is quite different. Controlling communal clashes, naxal menace and gang war are some of the major responsibilities of the police department in this part”, he said.

Pledging to face all the challenges in the way of discharging the responsibility, he said that the proper directions would be given to the policing units under him about how to maintain peace and make sure that law and order prevail in the society.

Pratap Reddy, a BTech, started his career as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Arasikere of Hassan district.

He received the chief minister's medal for his efforts to maintain law and order during Mahamasthakabhisheka in 1994. Reddy, who hails from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, served in Bijapur and Gulbarga districts before he was moved to CBI in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Pratap Reddy has also served as the Director of Cyber Security, NASSCOM and was responsible for implementation of the Cyber Security Initiatives of NASSCOM through its India Cyber Labs Project which aims at capacity building in various Government Departments including Law Enforcement and Prosecution.

After serving as adviser to National Association of Software and Services Companies (cyber security wing), Bangalore, since January 2009, he was appointed as the Mysore City Police chief in September this year. He also served as the ADGP of Karnataka Fire and Emergency Service.


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January 13,2025

Udupi: A resident of Karkala in Udupi district has accused five individuals of defrauding him of nearly Rs 2 crore under the guise of business partnerships.

Dawood Hakim, a resident of Ennehole in Marne village, Karkala, has filed a complaint stating that he operated a mobile sales and service business on Karkala Market Road for 15 years. He had known the accused for over two decades and trusted them implicitly.

According to Dawood, the accused convinced him to invest in multiple business ventures, including land dealings and a travel business, promising substantial returns and partnership benefits. Believing their assurances, Dawood reportedly handed over cash, gold, and a vehicle.

However, the promised profits never materialized, and the accused allegedly failed to return the money or assets. Dawood claims this deception has caused severe financial distress to him and his family, amounting to a loss of around Rs 2 crore.

A case has been registered at the CEN police station, and investigations are underway.

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January 10,2025

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January 3,2025

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BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and several BJP leaders were arrested in Mangaluru during a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha near Mini Vidhana Soudha. 

The protest targeted the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of fostering an environment of harassment and distress, which the BJP claims has led to multiple suicides among contractors and government officials.

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Addressing the gathering before his arrest, Kamath criticized the Congress government, alleging that neither contractors nor honest officials have found peace since it assumed power. He remarked, "Suicide seems to be the only 'guarantee' under this administration."

Kamath cited the suicide of contractor Sachin, allegedly driven to death by harassment from individuals linked to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Other cases highlighted included the suicides of Chandrashekar, superintendent of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation, and Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by an aide of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.

Kamath also referred to a Dalit inspector, Parashuram, who reportedly succumbed to alleged torture connected to Congress MLA Channareddy Patil’s son.

He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of remaining silent due to political fears over their positions.

Prominent BJP leaders such as Ramesh Kandetthu, Premananda Shetty, Vikas Puttur, Nandan Mallya, Monappa Bhandary, Pooja Pai, Deputy Mayor Bhanumathi, and Sanjay Prabhu participated in the protest alongside party workers and municipal council members.

The protest escalated, resulting in the arrest of Kamath and other BJP leaders by the police, marking a dramatic standoff between BJP and Congress.

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