Karnataka police clarify SC/ST grievance meetings are for the public, not police personnel
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified that monthly SC/ST grievance meetings at police units are intended for the public, not for police personnel. The clarification corrects a previous statement that contained a technical error regarding the target audience of the outreach program.
Why it matters
This ensures transparency and accessibility for marginalized communities seeking police assistance and accountability.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday (July 12, 2026) clarified that the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Day meetings held on the second Sunday of every month at police units are meant for members of the SC/ST community from the public, and not for police officers or staff.
A statement by the Minister issued on Saturday (July 11, 2026), mistakenly said these meetings were meant for SC/ST police personnel. Mr. Kharge in a statement on Sunday (July 12, 2026) said that the statement had a “technical error”.
As per Standing Order dated November 17, 2015, these meetings are conducted at all police commissionerates, district police offices and police stations across the State to provide a platform for SC/ST citizens to directly present grievances related to law and order, atrocities, complaints and other police services before senior officers for prompt resolution.
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