Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar will officially assume charge as Director General & Inspector General of Prisons (DGP – Prisons & Correctional Services), Karnataka, today.

The charge-taking ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM at the Prisons Department Headquarters on Freedom Park Road, Bengaluru, in the presence of senior officials.Naixa Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Straight Kurta with Pant and Dupatta Sets for Wedding and Festival Wear

Immediately after taking charge, Alok Kumar will hold a series of crucial review meetings to assess the ground reality inside Karnataka jails.

Curbing illegal activities inside prisons Banning mobile phones and smuggling of narcotics/drugs Ending VIP/special treatment for influential inmates Plugging serious security lapses.Also Read: New Year Crackdown on Drugs: Police unveil Master Plan..!

Bringing complete transparency and strict discipline in jail administration Known for his no-nonsense approach and successful tenures in key police.

postings, Alok Kumar’s appointment is being seen as a major step toward long-pending jail reforms in Karnataka. Major decisions and tough measures are expected to be announced soon.Also Read: Tech Breakthrough: Garud Defence Tech Emerges as a New Hope for Indian Surveillance!