Bengaluru: Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka Prisons and Correctional Services.

Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao has publicly expressed delight over the appointment, triggering widespread discussion on social media.Women's Cotton Embroidered Long Anarkali Kurti with Pant and Dupatta Set

Taking to X (Twitter), Bhaskar Rao posted a strong endorsement, stating that only Alok Kumar has the capability to bring about major reforms in the state’s prison system.

He wrote that Alok Kumar alone can completely “clean” the entire jail system, including the infamous Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.

Rao expressed full confidence that jails will finally become clean during Kumar’s tenure and that no one else could fix the prison administration.Soon after assuming charge, Alok Kumar responded humbly to the praise with a simple reply: “I will try my level best.Also Read: Road Rage Continues in Electronic City: Auto Driver Gives a Piece of His Mind to Canter Driver..!

The brief yet powerful Twitter exchange between the two influential IPS officers has caught massive public attention and gone viral.

Citizens and netizens have widely welcomed both the appointment and Bhaskar Rao’s ringing endorsement. Known for his tough administration and integrity, Alok Kumar is expected to crack down on illegal activities inside jails, drug smuggling, VIP treatment for high-profile inmates, and other long-standing malpractices.

Having delivered results in several challenging postings earlier, all eyes are now on the tough measures Alok Kumar will introduce to overhaul Karnataka’s prison system.Also Read: Bengaluru: Air-gun firing on businessman, sparks intense curiosity..!

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