more-inThe city has a new Police Commissioner in P. Prakash, a 2004 batch IPS officer, who took over charge from G. Sparjan Kumar on Monday. Mr. Prakash, who hails from Coimbatore, was the Principal of the Police Training College prior to his current appointment. He went on to serve as the Kasaragod District police chief, Kollam Rural Superintendent of Police, Thrissur City Police Commissioner, Kollam City Police Commissioner, and Assistant Inspector General of Police at the State Police Headquarters, among other positions. After assuming office, Mr. Prakash said he considered the posting a great honour and that he would put in his best efforts to ensure professional policing. On being entrusted with law enforcement close on the heels of a spate of violent political clashes that rocked the city, Mr. Prakash said strong and impartial action would be taken against those indulging in anti-social activities.

Source: The Hindu August 07, 2017 13:07 UTC