Mangaluru Police Commissioner Commends 29 Officers, 118 Personnel

Published - July 20, 2026 08:32 pm IST | MANGALURU

Mangaluru City Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy on Monday presented commendation certificates to 29 police officers, and rewards along with certificates to 118 police personnel in recognition of their work in policing duties.

According to a press note, the police achieved the following over the last six months:

• Long-pending cases: Traced the accused in 24 cases who had failed to appear before jurisdictional courts despite non-bailable warrants having been issued against them.
• Property theft cases: Arrested the accused in 88 property theft cases reported in 2026 and recovered stolen property worth ₹1.2 crore.
• Drug-related offences: Arrested 142 alleged drug peddlers in connection with 84 cases this year, with stringent action taken against them. A total of 443 drug users were also arrested, and efforts are under way to trace the peddlers who supplied drugs to them.

Mr. Reddy felicitated the team that cracked online investment fraud cases by tracing the accused to Nepal. Personnel involved in creating awareness about cybercrime and helping victims recover lost money were also honoured, as were those involved in social media monitoring and the registration of cases against individuals posting inflammatory content and fake news.

The services of personnel who effectively handled law and order, carried out bandobust duties, and prevented untoward incidents were commended. Police personnel who responded promptly to complaints received through Dial 112 and provided timely assistance were also felicitated. The Police Commissioner additionally honoured personnel who effectively handled court trials, the release said.