Top Police Officials Transferred Amid Law and Order Concerns in Coastal Karnataka

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Karnataka government has relieved Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yatish N. from their respective posts.

The transfer orders were officially released on Thursday, May 29, marking a notable shift in the leadership of the coastal district’s law enforcement.

This decision follows mounting criticism and public outcry over the worsening law and order situation in the region. Recent events in and around Mangaluru have raised serious concerns, with many citizens and political leaders demanding accountability and stronger administrative action.

While the state government has not publicly specified the reasons behind the transfers, sources suggest that rising incidents of unrest, criminal activities, and perceived lapses in policing may have prompted the move.

New officers are expected to take charge in the coming days, with a mandate to restore public confidence and strengthen policing efforts across the district.

The reshuffle comes at a time when coastal Karnataka is under close watch, given its political sensitivity and history of communal tensions. The state administration appears to be taking proactive steps to stabilize the situation and improve law enforcement outcomes in the region.

As the newly appointed officials assume responsibility, the public and observers alike will be closely monitoring how the district’s security and peace are restored.

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