K’taka assigns top posts in Bengaluru to reinstated IPS officers
The Karnataka government has assigned key posts in Bengaluru to three IPS officers who were previously suspended following a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. The officers, who have been reinstated, have been given important responsibilities in the state capital.
The officers in question are Vikash Kumar Vikash, P Harish, and Praveen Sood. Vikash Kumar Vikash, whose suspension was revoked separately, has been made the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Internal Security Division. P Harish has been appointed as the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), West Division, while Praveen Sood has been made the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), East Division.
The development comes after the Karnataka government revoked the suspension of the three IPS officers on August 17. The officers were suspended in the wake of the stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which occurred during a match between Bengaluru FC and FC Goa. The incident left several people injured and one person dead.
The stampede was caused by overcrowding and lack of security measures at the stadium. The incident led to widespread outrage and criticism of the police and the stadium authorities. The suspended officers were accused of being responsible for the chaos that ensued during the incident.
However, the Karnataka government has now given them a second chance, assigning them key posts in Bengaluru. Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West Division when he was suspended, has been given the responsibility of overseeing internal security in the state capital.
P Harish, who was the DCP, Central Division when he was suspended, has been appointed as the ACP, West Division. Praveen Sood, who was the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), Central Division when he was suspended, has been made the ACP, East Division.
The reinstatement of the officers has been welcomed by many in the police force, who have expressed relief that the officers have been given a second chance. However, the development has also sparked controversy, with many questioning the decision to reinstate the officers without a thorough investigation into the stampede incident.
The Karnataka government has faced criticism for its handling of the incident, with many accusing it of trying to cover up the truth. The government has denied any attempts to cover up the incident, saying that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
The reinstatement of the IPS officers has also raised questions about the accountability of government officials in the state. Many have questioned why the officers were reinstated without any action being taken against them for their role in the stampede incident.
The incident has also highlighted the need for better security measures at public places in Karnataka. The government has promised to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future, but many are skeptical about its ability to do so.
In conclusion, the Karnataka government’s decision to assign top posts in Bengaluru to reinstated IPS officers has sparked controversy and raised questions about accountability and the handling of public safety. While the officers have been given a second chance, many are still waiting for answers about the stampede incident and the measures that will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
