Karkala: DySP, Circle Inspector among three suspended over bribery allegations

Mangalore Today News Network

Karkala, Jul 31, 2026: Three police personnel, including the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) and the Circle Inspector of Karkala, have been suspended following a preliminary inquiry into allegations of demanding money at the police department office. The action was taken after a video related to the incident went viral on social media.

Confirming the development, Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that an Additional Superintendent of Police conducted a preliminary inquiry based on the viral videos and the allegations.

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Based on the findings of the preliminary probe, Karkala DySP Vijay Prasad, Circle Inspector Sandeep, and DySP office staff member Shivananda have been placed under suspension pending the completion of departmental disciplinary proceedings.

A departmental inquiry into the incident is currently underway.

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