Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner Holds Crime Conference at BVB College, Outlines Safety Roadmap
Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar, IPS, chaired a major crime conference at BVB College in Hubballi on Sunday, March 29, 2026, bringing together senior and junior police officers to tackle rising concerns around crime prevention, women’s safety, and drug menace in the twin cities.
The meeting was direct and action-focused. Officers discussed faster disposal of pending cases — a persistent challenge in urban Karnataka police stations.
Commissioner Shashikumar laid out clear priorities. Women and child safety topped the agenda, alongside a concrete plan to make Hubballi-Dharwad a drug-free city.
We confirmed that DCP (Law & Order) Kum. Shruthi N.S., IPS, and DCP (Crime & Traffic) Shri Raveesh C.R., KSPS, both attended the conference. Senior and junior police staff, RFSL officers, and legal officers filled the room at BVB College.
Public-friendly policing was a key discussion point — a direct push to rebuild civilian trust in local law enforcement. Officers received specific instructions on proactive crime prevention rather than reactive response.
Hubballi-Dharwad is Karnataka’s second-largest urban agglomeration, with a combined population of over 9 lakh residents. Coordinating law enforcement across both cities requires unified strategy — exactly what Sunday’s conference aimed to deliver.
Check the social media embed below for official visuals from the conference.
Commissioner Shashikumar’s approach signals a shift toward structured, data-driven policing. Whether these directions translate to measurable results on Hubballi’s streets remains to be seen — but Sunday’s conference was a clear statement of intent.
The Hubballi-Dharwad Police have been very active on social media, updating their activity on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. This helps citizens of the Twin Cities to know what is happening around them and get important information from the Police Department.
