IPS officer felicitated
Senior IPS officer Ravikante Gowda was felicitated by colleagues and civil society members upon his retirement as Inspector-General of Police in Davangere. Peers praised his long-standing commitment to public service and his past efforts in curbing illegal activities.
Why it matters
Recognizing the career of high-ranking law enforcement officials highlights the human element of public administration and policing.
Police personnel and members of various civil society groups bid farewell to senior IPS officer Ravikante Gowda, who retired as the Inspector-General of Police, Central Range in Davangere on Monday.
Junior officers recalled their days of serving with Dr. Gowda in various capacities. Some described him as an officer with virtues of loyalty, discipline, courage, and commitment to public service.
About two decades ago, he played an important role in curbing the illegal liquor business in the Kamaripet area in Hubballi. It set an example for other officers, they said.
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