HUBBALLI –To strengthen discipline and maintain peak operational readiness, the Hubballi-Dharwad City Police conducted their scheduled weekly parade on May 8, 2026 at the Old CAR (City Armed Reserve) Grounds.
The event was presided over by the Honorable Police Commissioner, Shri N. Shashi Kumar, IPS, who received the ceremonial guard of honor. Such parades are a staple of the regional police department’s tradition, aimed at fostering a sense of unity and ensuring that the force remains physically and mentally prepared for the rigors of urban law enforcement.
Focus on Staff Welfare and Professionalism
Beyond the ceremonial drills, the Commissioner utilized the gathering as a platform for direct engagement with the ranks. Following the parade, Commissioner Shashi Kumar conducted a detailed interaction session with the officers and personnel.
He took the time to listen to the grievances and concerns raised by the staff, ranging from logistical challenges to personal welfare issues. Addressing the gathered force, the Commissioner provided critical advice on performing duties with high integrity and efficiency. He emphasized the importance of community-centric policing and urged the staff to maintain a balanced approach while handling the public.
ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯ ಹಳೇ CAR ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ನಡೆದ ವಾರದ ಕವಾಯತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ N ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್, IPS ರವರು ಗೌರವ ವಂದನೆ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿದರು. ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ & ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿಗಳ ಕುಂದುಕೊರತೆ ಆಲಿಸಿ, ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವ ಕುರಿತು ಸೂಕ್ತ ಸಲಹೆ ಸೂಚನೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.
ಕು. ಶೃತಿ ಎನ್ ಎಸ್ IPS, DCP (L&O) ಮತ್ತು ಶ್ರೀ ರವೀಶ್ ಸಿ ಆರ್… pic.twitter.com/0GxJXhY5Lg— HUBBALLI DHARWAD CITY POLICE (@compolhdc) May 8, 2026
Presence of Senior Leadership
The weekly drill saw participation from the top brass of the city’s police administration. Key officials in attendance included:
Ku. Shruti N.S., IPS – Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law & Order)
Shri Ravish C.R., KSPS – Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime & Traffic)
Several other senior police officers and a large contingent of personnel were present, marking a successful display of the department’s organized structure.
Digital Update from the Department
The news of the successful parade and the Commissioner’s interaction was officially shared by the Hubballi Dharwad City Police via their social media handles. The department noted that these sessions are vital for maintaining the morale of the ground-level staff who serve the twin cities day and night.
For residents of Hubballi-Dharwad, such regular inspections signify a proactive approach by the police department to ensure that the city’s “protectors” are well-supported and professionally guided under the leadership of Shri N. Shashi Kumar.
