R. Nishanthini takes charge as District Police Chief (Kochi City)
R. Nishanthini, a 2008-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the District Police Chief of Kochi City, becoming the first woman to hold this position. She previously served as the Inspector General of Police for the South Zone and as the nodal officer for the state's anti-drug campaign.
Why it matters
This appointment marks a significant milestone in gender representation within high-level law enforcement leadership in Kerala.
KOCHI R. Nishanthini, a 2008 batch Indian Police Service officer of the Keralam cadre, has taken charge as the District Police Chief (Kochi City). She is the first woman to hold the post of the District Police Chief (Kochi City).
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