Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Karnataka Police Constables Get New Caps After 50 Years
The police in Karnataka are getting new hats!
For the first time in 50 years, constables will wear smart navy blue caps instead of the old slouch hats.
The Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, handed out the new caps and said it's a sign that the police need to do even better in their jobs.
He also started a new team to fight against drugs in the state, called the Anti-Narcotics Task Force.
The Chief Minister mentioned that Karnataka is doing well in its justice system but needs to become a drug-free state.
He also talked about how the police fixed some problems in a city by changing leaders and announced that many new police officers will be hired soon to help keep everyone safe.
Karnataka Police constables are now wearing new navy blue peak caps, the first change in 50 years.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the Anti-Narcotics Task Force to make Karnataka a drug-free state.
The new caps are intended to symbolize a need for improved police performance and duties.
Karnataka ranks first among states in the justice system, according to the India Justice report.
An announcement was made for the recruitment of 8,500 new police constables to fill vacant positions.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Police
- What
- New navy blue peak caps were distributed to police constables, replacing slouch caps used for 50 years. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force was launched, and a new constable recruitment drive was announced.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall, Bengaluru
- Why
- To modernize the police uniform, improve performance and duties, combat drug networks, and address recruitment needs.
- Event
- Distribution of new peak caps and launch of Anti-Narcotics Task Force
- New Cap Design
- Navy blue peak cap replacing slouch caps
- Change Frequency
- First change in 50 years
- CM's Statement
- The new cap is a start, signifying a need for change in performance and duties.
- Recruitment
- 8,500 new constables to be hired, filling 14,000 vacant posts.
Sources
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