Cabinet approves five commissionerates for Bengaluru; former officers express concern
India’s cabinet has sanctioned the creation of five new commissionerates in Bengaluru, expanding the city’s policing framework. Former senior officers have raised doubts about the model, arguing that policing functions such as crime control, traffic regulation and emergency response cannot be neatly aligned with municipal limits. They question whether a municipal‑style structure can effectively address the city’s complex security needs.