Ravada Chandrasekhar Takes Helm as Kerala's New Police Chief

Ravada A Chandrasekhar, a senior IPS officer, has taken charge as Kerala's Director General of Police. He aims to focus on anti-drug initiatives, address cybercrime, and maintain communal harmony. Chandrasekhar expressed gratitude towards Kerala's Chief Minister for the appointment, and praised the professional conduct of the state's police force.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-07-2025 11:19 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 11:19 IST
Ravada Chandrasekhar Takes Helm as Kerala's New Police Chief
Kerala's new Police Chief Ravada A Chandras (Photo/ANI)ekhar. Image Credit: ANI
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Senior IPS officer Ravada A Chandrasekhar has assumed the role of Director General of Police-cum-State Police Chief in Kerala. Arriving at the Police Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, he succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on Monday.

In a subsequent press conference, Chandrasekhar expressed gratitude to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for entrusting him with the position. He remarked, "I am thankful to the honourable Chief Minister and the government of Kerala for giving me this opportunity to serve the people of Kerala."

As he outlined his priorities, Chandrasekhar emphasized an anti-drug initiative, recognizing Kerala Police's commendable work in the past. He stated, "The key areas of focus will be the anti-drug drive." Addressing cybercrime's pervasive threat, he assured enhanced measures to protect citizens.

Chandrasekhar underscored the importance of Kerala's "Anti Gunda Squad," dedicated to battling organized crime and goonda activities. Furthermore, he pledged to foster communal harmony through active community involvement and highlighted the police's commitment to improving public interactions and soft skills.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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