India, Jan. 1 -- The Karnataka government on Wednesday carried out a large-scale reorganisation within the police department, announcing promotions and transfers involving nearly 68 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. As part of the exercise, several key leadership positions in and around Bengaluru have been reassigned.

The city police setup will see new leadership in five divisions, with fresh deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) taking charge across Bengaluru, said a report by The Times of India. Mohammad Sujeetha MS has been posted to the South-East division, while GK Mithun Kumar will head the North-East division. Yatish N has been appointed DCP of the West division, Saidulu Adavath will oversee the Whitefield division, and Amathe...