Fri Jul 18 14:08:09 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Narayan Baramani, a KSPS officer, has resumed his duties as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) in Belagavi after initially applying for voluntary retirement. He had previously cited public humiliation by the Chief Minister as the reason for his retirement application but reconsidered his decision. He was previously posted as Additional Superintendent of Police in Dharwad.

**News Article:**

**Veteran Officer Returns to Belagavi Police Force After Retirement Reversal**

**Belagavi, July 18, 2025:** Narayan Baramani, a seasoned KSPS officer with 31 years of service, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) in Belagavi, marking a return to the city where he has spent a significant portion of his career. The appointment comes after Mr. Baramani initially applied for voluntary retirement in June, citing public humiliation by the Chief Minister during a Congress rally in April. However, the 56-year-old officer subsequently reconsidered his decision and was posted as Additional Superintendent of Police in Dharwad.

He officially assumed his new role on Friday, taking over from Niranjan Raje Urs, the former Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime). Rohan Jagadeesh, who previously served as DCP, has been transferred to Gadag.

“I am happy to be back in Belagavi,” Mr. Baramani told reporters upon his return. “The government has posted me here with instructions to carry on my duties as per law. I will try my best to handle the law and order in the city in an efficient manner in the coming days.”

Mr. Baramani’s extensive experience in law enforcement, particularly in northern Karnataka and Belagavi, where he previously served as Circle Inspector and Assistant Commissioner of Police, is expected to be a valuable asset to the Belagavi Police Department.

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