Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement

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  Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi has applied for voluntary retirement, according to reports published on October 13.

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  Ravi is an Additional Director General of Police with the Karnataka State Reserve Police.

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  He submitted his application to the Director General’s office and cited personal reasons, the reports said.

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  Director General and Inspector General of Police Saleem confirmed the information, according to the reports.

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  Ravi had six months left before retirement, and some sources cited by the outlets suggested friction with a senior officer as a possible reason.

Who

S. Ravi, an IPS officer and KSRP Additional Director General of Police.

What

He applied for voluntary retirement by submitting an application to the Director General’s office.

When

The application was reported on October 13, 2026. The exact submission date was not stated.

Where

Karnataka; the application was submitted to the Director General’s office.

Why

Ravi reportedly cited personal reasons. Some sources suggested friction with a senior officer, but this was not confirmed.

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