Karnataka extends state police chief M A Saleem’s tenure till August 2027
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Karnataka extended police chief Dr M A Saleem's tenure until August 29, 2027, ensuring a two-year minimum tenure as mandated by Supreme Court's 2006 Prakash Singh ruling. Saleem, a 1993-batch IPS officer, assumed charge in May 2025 and was formally confirmed in August 2025. The extension ensures law enforcement continuity.
Key Entities
Dr M A SaleemKarnatakaIPSSupreme CourtPrakash Singh vs Union of IndiaPolice Chief