The Karnataka government has issued a notification continuing senior IPS officer Dr MA Saleem (IPS:1993:KN) as Director General and Inspector General of Police (Head of the Police Force).
The continuation is in compliance with the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment dated September 22, 2006, in the Prakash Singh vs Union of India case, which mandates a minimum tenure for police chiefs to ensure stability in law enforcement administration.
According to the official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-4), Dr Saleem will continue in the post until August 29, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Dr Saleem had initially taken charge as in-charge DG & IGP (HoPF) on May 21, 2025, following the retirement of Alok Mohan (IPS:1987:KN), who completed his two-year Supreme Court-mandated tenure. His appointment was subsequently confirmed on August 20, 2025.
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