R Hithendra takes charge as Mangalore city police Commissioner

December 16, 2013

Mangalore, Dec 16: R Hithendra took charge as the new City Police Commissioner on Monday. His predecessor Manish Karbikar will take charge as DIG Karnataka State Reserve Police. A 1996 batch IPS officer, R Hithendra was serving as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Prison).

Speaking to reporters here on Monday after taking charge, R Hithendra said that he will make a study of the prevailing situation in the city and then initiate action against communal forces and underworld elements, which are active in the region.

Seeking media support in order to maintain law and order in the city, he said that media plays crucial role in creating awareness among general public.

Responding to a question on recent clash between two groups in the jail, Hithendra said that there are three groups in the jail, and all of these trouble makers will be shifted to some other jails in coming days.

In addition to this he opined that as it is difficult to produce jail inmates before the courts every often, video conference facility should be provided in all the courts.

At present, he said only one court in Mangalore has been facilitated with video conferencing system.

Mr Hitendra has Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering. He had served as Superintendent of CBI, banking security and fraud cell. He had supervised the sensitive cases and high profile cases involving bureaucrats and politicians, entrusted by the Supreme Court. He was promoted as Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2010. R Hithendra was also awarded Indian Police medal for meritorious services on 2012 Independence Day.

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Model code of conduct enforced in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for MLC by-election: Key details inside

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September 20,2024

Mangaluru, Sep 20: The bye-election for the MLC seat, vacated by Kota Srinivas Poojary after his election as an MP, will take place on October 21. The election covers 6,037 voters from 392 local bodies across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and election officer Mullai Muhilan provided details at a press conference held at the DC office on Thursday.

Key Election Dates:

Nomination Period: September 26 to October 3
Verification of Nominations: October 4
Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 7
Election Day: October 21 (Polling from 8 AM to 4 PM)
Vote Counting: October 24

Code of Conduct:

The model code of conduct came into effect on September 19 and will remain in place until October 28 in both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. During this period, government development projects cannot be announced, and foundation stone-laying ceremonies are prohibited. Political banners and hoardings are also banned. Government officials are restricted from participating in public programs or meetings. The Election Commission will oversee all political events, and the regulations that apply to MP and MLA elections will also govern this MLC bye-election.

Election Management:

Additional DCs of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will assist as election officers. While no election-related check posts will be set up, flying squads and video surveillance teams will monitor compliance. Political party buntings and hoardings will be removed immediately.

Voter and Polling Information:

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts fall under the Dakshina Kannada local body authority. In this bye-election, eligible voters include members of gram panchayats, city corporations, city municipalities, town municipalities, town panchayats, as well as MLAs, MLCs, and MPs.

Dakshina Kannada: 3,551 voters, 234 polling booths
Udupi: 2,486 voters, 158 polling booths

Officials Present:

The press conference was attended by ZP CEO Dr. Anand, Additional DC Dr. Santhosh Kumar, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, SP Yatheesh, MCC Commissioner Anand C L, and Assistant Commissioner Girish Nandan.

This election marks a significant political event for both districts, with voters from various local bodies participating in the process.

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