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Bengaluru police examining legal options to reinstate rowdy sheets quashed by KSPCA

Bengaluru police examining legal options to reinstate rowdy sheets quashed by KSPCA

Police Commissioner of Bengaluru city Seemant Kumar Singh. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Bengaluru city Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the police department is examining legal options to revoke recent orders by the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) directing the closure of rowdy sheets against several alleged offenders, including notorious rowdy-sheeter Sunil Kumar alias ‘Silent’ Sunil. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Singh said seven rowdy-sheeters in Bengaluru and 66 across Karnataka are affected by orders directing the removal of their names from rowdy registers. “We are verifying the documents and examining the legal aspects to revoke the orders. The matter is also being discussed with the State police chief for necessary directions,” the Commissioner said. When asked about measures being adopted to curb rowdy activities, Mr. Singh said the police have effective mechanisms in place, but declined to disclose details. The development comes after the KSPCA directed the closure of the rowdy sheet maintained against ‘Silent’ Sunil, citing procedural lapses by the police and non-compliance with guidelines laid down by the High Court …

KSPCA urges revision of day duty hours for Karnataka reserve police in Bengaluru

KSPCA urges revision of day duty hours for Karnataka reserve police in Bengaluru

The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) has urged the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) to consider revising the duty timings of Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) personnel deployed for day and night duties in Bengaluru, citing severe physical, mental, and family-related stress among officers and staff. In a letter dated January 16, KSPCA member Mohan Kumar Damappa stated that at present, four KSRP battalions are deployed daily across Bengaluru city to maintain law and order. However, the existing duty schedule has placed an excessive burden on personnel, forcing them to work extended hours ranging from 11 hours to 16 hours a day. According to the letter, personnel assigned to day duty leave their homes by 6 a.m., collect weapons and ammunition, and report to designated police stations before commencing duty. After completing duty around 8 p.m., they return weapons to the armory and reach home only by 10 p.m. Officers are reportedly assigned day duty for three to four days a week and night duty for one to three days, leaving …