Fri Jun 13 18:33:39 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Bengaluru Police Shakeup: New Joint Commissioner Appointed, Rowdy Parade Held, and Focus on Women’s Safety**

**Bengaluru, India – June 14, 2025** – The Bengaluru City Police are undergoing significant changes following recent events, as reported by The Hindu. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) C. Vamsi Krishna, a 2009-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Joint Commissioner (West), replacing Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was suspended in connection with the tragic stampede at M. Chinnaswamy stadium on June 6th. The stampede resulted in 11 deaths.

The Joint Commissioner post, previously held by an Inspector General of Police (IGP) rank officer, has been downgraded with Mr. Krishna’s appointment. This creates a disparity, as the East division still retains an Additional Commissioner of Police, a higher-ranking position. The posts of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Central Division, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), and Police Inspector, Cubbon Park, all suspended in connection with the stadium incident, remain vacant.

In a move signaling a renewed focus on law and order, the city police held a rowdy parade across all divisions on Friday, following a leadership change. New Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has directed the department to update rowdy sheeter lists and actively monitor their activities.

Commissioner Singh also convened a meeting with all female police personnel above the rank of sub-inspector to strategize for improved women and child safety, a top priority for the new leadership. Furthermore, the public is encouraged to visit the command center and learn about the initiatives being implemented under the Safe City project.

The Hindu is a leading Indian newspaper, providing in-depth coverage of national and international affairs, as well as local news and cultural events.

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