Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Prakash Nikkam Takes Charge as Belagavi Police Commissioner
Prakash Nikkam is the new police commissioner of Belagavi city.
He officially started the job on Thursday.
Bhushan Borase was the commissioner before him.
Borase handed over the job to Nikkam during a formal ceremony.
Police officers welcomed Nikkam with flowers and a guard of honour.
Nikkam previously worked in Belagavi as a probationary officer in 2013-14.
He said traffic problems and cybercrime would receive special attention.
Police officers gave Borase a grand farewell, including a flower shower and a ride through the city in a decorated open vehicle.
Prakash Nikkam assumed charge as Belagavi city police commissioner on Thursday.
Nikkam succeeded Bhushan Borase, who received a special farewell from city police.
Nikkam received a ceremonial guard of honour at the commissioner’s office.
He identified traffic management and cybercrime prevention as key priorities.
Nikkam said he would continue Borase’s initiatives and seek his guidance.
- Who
- Prakash Nikkam took over from Bhushan Borase as Belagavi city police commissioner.
- What
- Nikkam assumed charge, while Borase was formally given a farewell by the city police.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The handover took place at the Belagavi city police commissioner’s office, followed by a farewell through the city.
- Why
- Nikkam said traffic management and cybercrime prevention would receive serious attention, and that he would continue initiatives begun by Borase.
- New commissioner
- Prakash Nikkam
- Outgoing commissioner
- Bhushan Borase
- Handover day
- Thursday
- Key priorities
- Traffic management and cybercrime prevention
- Nikkam’s previous Belagavi role
- Probationary officer in 2013-14
- Farewell activities
- Ceremonial flower shower and a procession in a decorated open vehicle