Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Karnataka Officer Transferred After Public Rebuke, Retirement Request
A police officer named Baramani, who was upset after being publicly scolded by the Chief Minister, wanted to quit his job.
The government didn't let him.
Instead, they moved him to a new job in a different city to try and make him feel better.
This all happened after an incident at a political event where the Chief Minister got angry at him in public.
Before this, Baramani had a good reputation in his previous role.
At his farewell, he told other officers to be good and follow the law.
Narayan V. Baramani, who sought voluntary retirement, has been transferred to Belagavi.
The transfer is seen as a government effort to keep Baramani in service.
Baramani requested retirement after a public rebuke by the Chief Minister.
The incident occurred at a Congress rally in April.
Baramani previously served in Belagavi and received a farewell ceremony.
- Who
- Narayan V. Baramani, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- What
- Baramani transferred as DCP of Belagavi after seeking retirement.
- When
- Transfer announced July 17; retirement request in June; incident in April.
- Where
- Belagavi, Dharwad, Karnataka.
- Why
- Government aims to retain Baramani after the incident, resolve controversy.
Officer's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Reason for Retirement Request
Officer's Perspective
Baramani cited emotional distress and loss of self-respect.
Government's Perspective
N/A
- Name
- Narayan V. Baramani
- New Position
- DCP (Law and Order) Belagavi
- Previous Position
- Additional SP of Dharwad
- Retirement Request
- Submitted in June
- Incident Location
- Belagavi Congress rally
- Years in Department
- 33 years