Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Karnataka leaders warn against police misconduct
The Chief Minister and Home Minister of Karnataka recently spoke to the police about important issues.
They said that cybercrime and drug crimes are increasing, and the police need to be more vigilant.
They also warned that some police officers are involved in criminal activities, which is not acceptable.
The leaders want to make Karnataka a drug-free state and have ordered the immediate deportation of foreign drug traffickers.
They also talked about the need to verify the backgrounds of new residents to check for illegal immigrants.
Additionally, they emphasized the importance of protecting the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities and ensuring that separate police stations for these communities function effectively.
The Home Minister also mentioned that a Congress leader, Rajeev Gowda, who is accused of abusing a woman officer, is absconding and will be arrested soon.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah ordered a crackdown on cybercrime and drug trafficking.
Home Minister G Parameshwara warned police against collusion with anti-social elements and attending rowdies' parties.
The CM aims to make Karnataka a drug-free state and has ordered the deportation of foreign drug traffickers.
A sub-committee has been formed to follow up on recommendations for IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium.
Action will be taken against those involved in recent clashes in Ballari, with the CID investigating the case.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara
- What
- Ordered crackdown on cybercrime and drugs, warned police against misconduct, and addressed illegal immigration and SC/ST atrocities
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To combat rising cybercrime and drug trafficking, ensure police accountability, and maintain law and order
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Home Minister
- G Parameshwara
- Event
- Senior police officers’ conference
- Cybercrime
- Rising
- Drug Crimes
- Rising
- Police Accountability
- Emphasized
- Foreign Traffickers
- Immediate deportation ordered
- IPL Matches
- Sub-committee formed for recommendations
- Ballari Clashes
- CID investigating, district SP suspended
- Illegal Immigrants
- Verification of backgrounds ordered
- SC/ST Atrocities
- DCRE police stations to function effectively
- Rajeev Gowda
- Absconding, to be arrested soon