Karnataka govt to strengthen digital infrastructure for effective policing: Priyank Kharge

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Jun 20, 2026: The Karnataka government is committed to strengthening digital infrastructure, intelligent systems, and institutional capacity to ensure faster response, better coordination, and more effective policing across the state, said Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge.

“Modern policing requires modern technology. We will continue to strengthen digital infrastructure, intelligent systems, and institutional capacity to enable faster response, better coordination, and more effective policing across Karnataka,” Kharge said in a post on X.

The minister made the remarks after visiting the office of the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Communication, Logistics and Modernisation, in Bengaluru, where he reviewed key policing and technology systems.

During the visit, Kharge assessed critical systems that support connectivity, responsiveness, and operational readiness within the Karnataka State Police. The review included the wireless communication network, the 1930 Cyber Helpline, the Namma 112 emergency response system, motor transport operations, and ongoing modernisation initiatives.

He also reviewed measures aimed at improving the response to cyber fraud, including faster lien marking, enhanced coordination with banks, specialised training for police personnel, and greater use of digital platforms.

Kharge said he further examined efforts to expand the digital wireless network, upgrade police IT infrastructure, and strengthen forensic capabilities as part of the state’s broader police modernisation programme.