Karnataka Police Chief Orders Integrity Checks Amid Misconduct Surge

• Karnataka police chief M A Saleem ordered integrity checks and background assessments for all personnel.
• The directive follows a surge in cases of police involvement in robbery, theft, and fraud.
• Measures include regular background checks, integrity assessments, counselling, and ethical training.
• Severe disciplinary action awaits officers involved in criminal acts; unit officers face action for non-compliance.
• Incidents like sub-inspectors robbing a gold merchant and a constable in a cash robbery prompted the order.

Why It Matters: New integrity checks aim to curb police misconduct and restore public trust.