Karnataka Police to Reinstate Over 3,000 Personnel for Active Duty
Karnataka police to bring back over 3,000 orderlies to active duty
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In a significant reform, the Karnataka Police will redeploy 3,320 trained personnel currently serving as orderlies back to active law enforcement duties. This decision, aimed at enhancing field policing, was announced by Director General M.A. Saleem on April 4, 2026.
- 01Karnataka Police is redeploying 3,320 orderlies to active law enforcement roles.
- 02The decision aims to strengthen field policing in the state.
- 03Director General M.A. Saleem issued the directive on April 4, 2026.
- 04The use of orderlies will be reduced by 50%.
- 05This reform follows earlier orders to overhaul the existing orderly system.
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In a move to enhance field policing, the Karnataka Police, led by Director General M.A. Saleem, has decided to redeploy 3,320 trained personnel currently serving as orderlies back to active law enforcement duties. This directive, issued on April 4, 2026, aims to reduce the use of orderlies by 50%. The personnel, who have been engaged in non-policing duties at the residences of senior officers, will now be reassigned to core policing roles. This reform is part of a broader initiative to overhaul the existing orderly system, which is rooted in colonial practices. Earlier in January, Saleem had announced plans to implement the state government's decision to introduce an alternative arrangement for orderlies.
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This reform will enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in Karnataka, potentially leading to improved public safety.
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