Bengaluru To Get 5 Police Commissionerates, Anti-Rowdy Squad
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced that Bengaluru city would get five police commissionerates, one for each of the five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority. During his Independence Day speech, Shivakumar also said that the government was planning to establish a separate anti-rowdy squad to curb organised crime and ensure a fear-free…
The Karnataka government has announced plans to create five police commissionerates in Bengaluru, each under the Greater Bengaluru Authority. The move is part of a broader governance strategy aimed at enhancing coordination between the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the traffic police. Additionally, a separate anti-rowdy squad is being planned to curb organized crime and ensure a safer environment in the city.
The proposal has met with mixed reactions. While some senior police officers, particularly from the IPS cadre, are unhappy about the creation of five commissionerates, arguing it hampers the power of the IPS cadre, others express skepticism regarding the resources required, estimating at least ₹75,000 crore. Critics question whether it would be more effective to augment the number of police stations to accommodate Bengaluru's growing population.
The administration would be managed by the Greater Bengaluru Authority commissioners rather than police personnel, particularly in matters of jurisdiction, especially during major events. The opposition BJP shares these concerns, questioning the government's ability to fund such a significant endeavor alongside existing guarantee schemes. Currently, police stations are reported to be financially strained, prompting opposition leader R Ashok to suggest extending resources at the sub-divisional level instead.
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