Mangalore: Will strive for professionalism in police department - New SP

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

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Mangalore, Mar 5: "The model code of conduct for Lok Sabha elections has already been enforced, hence proper bandobast will be done for a free and fair election after holding discussions with officers," said newly appointed SP Dr Sharanappa S D.

Addressing a press meet here on Wednesday March 5 shortly after assuming his new charge, Dr Sharanappa said, "There is a lot of difference between Gulbarga and Dakshina Kannada. There are problems like Naxalisim and communalism in Dakshina Kannada, which are not prevalent in Gulbarga. These issues will be tackled after after a proper study of the situation," he said.

"Professionalism in the police department will be given importance. Basic training on community policing will be provided to improve professionalism among the personnel so that the public would benefit. I had done it in Gulbarga, and will do the same here in Dakshina Kannada," he said.

When reporters asked how he plans to deal with politcal pressure in the district, he said, "Law is like Bible to us and I will act according to the law. If it gets too hard to survive I will walk out."

He further informed that he belonged to IPS batch of 2009, and had served in Tumkur as a probationary, and as ASP in Sagar, before being appointed as interim SP to Gadag. He completed his postgraduation at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, and earned his PhD in genetics and plant breeding from Indian Agriculture Research, New Delhi.

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Mangalore: New superintendent of police Dr Sharanappa S D takes charge

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MD)

Mangalore, Mar 5: Newly appointed superintendent of police (SP) of Dakshina Kannada district Dr Sharanappa Shivanand Dhage took charge of his office here on Wednesday March 5.

SP Shantanu Sinha, who was posted to DK five months ago who took charge on Sep 30, 2013, has been transferred to Bangalore.

Sharanappa Shivanand Dhage, a 2009 batch IPS officer, has served as SP of Gadag district.

He is expected to address a press meet in the afternoon.