Archive · 25 May 2025
Karnataka Police Shift Focus to Victims, New Chief Announces
The new top cop in Karnataka, India, wants the police to focus on helping victims of crime.
Instead of just catching the bad guys, they'll also work to make sure victims are treated fairly and can get their lives back on track.
He wants the police to be honest, open, and treat everyone with respect.
This includes making sure the police themselves are healthy and happy, with things like exercise and time off.
They will also work to stop crimes like cybercrime and drug abuse.
Basically, the goal is to make Karnataka a safer place for everyone by focusing on both catching criminals and supporting those who have been hurt.
Karnataka's new police chief, MA Saleem, calls for a shift to a victim-centric approach.
The shift aims to prioritize victim justice and rehabilitation alongside offender accountability.
Saleem emphasized maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
He addressed police welfare, including exercise and fair leave policies.
Saleem outlined directives on improving public safety, including tackling cybercrime and drug abuse.
- Who
- MA Saleem, the new Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) of Karnataka.
- What
- Shift to a victim-centric approach in criminal investigations and improve public safety.
- When
- Announced in a letter on Thursday.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To prioritize justice and rehabilitation for victims while ensuring accountability for offenders and to create a peaceful, safe, and socially inclusive environment.
- New Police Chief
- MA Saleem
- Focus
- Victim-centric approach
- Key Areas
- Cybercrime, narcotics, and organized crime
- Additional Measures
- Public awareness campaigns and rehabilitation initiatives