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IPS Officer R. Chetan Appointed DIG of Mangaluru Western Range
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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The Karnataka government has named senior IPS officer R. Chetan as Deputy Inspector General of the Mangaluru Western Range, effective immediately.
The state government of Karnataka announced a senior IPS reshuffle, appointing R. Chetan as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Mangaluru Western Range. The order was issued by the Home Department and takes effect from the date of the notification.
R. Chetan, a veteran police officer with more than two decades of service, has previously held key positions in the state police hierarchy, including senior roles in crime investigation and law‑and‑order management. His experience spans urban policing, counter‑terror operations, and community outreach initiatives.
The appointment comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen policing in the coastal region of Karnataka, where the Western Range oversees several districts, including Mangaluru, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada. Officials expect the reshuffle to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to local security challenges.
State authorities did not disclose further details about the tenure or any additional changes in the police leadership structure.
R. Chetan, a veteran police officer with more than two decades of service, has previously held key positions in the state police hierarchy, including senior roles in crime investigation and law‑and‑order management. His experience spans urban policing, counter‑terror operations, and community outreach initiatives.
The appointment comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen policing in the coastal region of Karnataka, where the Western Range oversees several districts, including Mangaluru, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada. Officials expect the reshuffle to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness to local security challenges.
State authorities did not disclose further details about the tenure or any additional changes in the police leadership structure.