Archive · 22 May 2025
Traffic Expert M.A. Saleem Appointed Karnataka Police Chief
The state of Karnataka has a new top cop, M.A. Saleem!
He's now the Director General and Inspector General of Police, which means he's in charge of all the police in the state.
He replaces Alok Mohan.
Saleem is famous for making traffic flow better, especially in Bengaluru.
He even got the nickname 'One-Way Saleem' because he turned many roads into one-ways.
He plans to reduce cybercrimes and traffic problems.
He will be working to control drugs too!
M.A. Saleem has been appointed as the new DG&IGP of Karnataka.
He replaces Alok Mohan, whose tenure ended Wednesday.
Saleem previously served as the Director General of Police, CID.
Saleem is known for his work in traffic management, including converting roads to one-ways.
He plans to address cybercrimes and regulate traffic and the drug menace.
- Who
- M.A. Saleem and Alok Mohan.
- What
- M.A. Saleem was appointed as the new Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) of Karnataka.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To replace the outgoing DG&IGP and to implement new strategies.
- New DG&IGP
- M.A. Saleem
- Replaced
- Alok Mohan
- Previous Role
- Director General of Police, CID
- Specialty
- Traffic Management
- Nickname
- 'One-Way Saleem'
- Plans
- Regulate traffic, control drug menace, and train on cybercrimes
