Ballari Tensions Lead to Police Shake-Up
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 3:37 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Karnataka government transferred DIG Vartika Katiyar following clashes in Ballari causing a death. Dr P S Harsha, IPS, now serves as the Inspector General of Police. Pavan Nejjur was suspended as Ballari SP, replaced by Suman D Pennekar. The violence stemmed from political tensions.
