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Karnataka Government to Fill 7925 Vacant Police Posts, Says CM
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News18•21-10-2026, 22:30
Karnataka Government to Fill 7925 Vacant Police Posts, Says CM
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the state government has initiated steps to fill 7,925 vacant police posts.
- •A total of 5,911 police personnel have been recruited over the past three years to strengthen the state force.
- •The government has allocated around Rs 142 crore to enhance technological capabilities and modernize crime investigation.
- •Efforts are underway to establish a permanent recruitment board and improve police housing and infrastructure through the 'Police Gruha-2025' programme.
Key Questions Answered
Karnataka is taking steps to fill 7,925 vacant police posts across the state.
The Karnataka government allocated around Rs 142 crore to enhance the technological capabilities of the police force and help personnel become technology-friendly.
A total of 5,911 police personnel have been successfully recruited in Karnataka over the past three years.
