Constant churn in Karnataka CMO in this tenure of Siddaramaiah raises eyebrows
S. Ravi, Karnataka's State Intelligence chief, was unexpectedly replaced by junior officer Labhu Ram on April 28, marking the fourth such change in three years under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's tenure. Previous chiefs K.V. Sharath Chandra and Hemanth Nimbalkar were also abruptly removed, with Nimbalkar's exit linked to a stampede during RCB victory celebrations. The frequent leadership changes have raised questions about stability and decision-making within the state's intelligence apparatus.
- ▪S. Ravi was removed as Karnataka's State Intelligence chief and replaced by Labhu Ram on April 28.
- ▪Labhu Ram is the fourth Intelligence Chief appointed during Siddaramaiah's three-year tenure as Chief Minister.
- ▪K.V. Sharath Chandra and Hemanth Nimbalkar previously held the post and were both removed suddenly.
- ▪Hemanth Nimbalkar was removed following a stampede during RCB victory celebrations.
- ▪No clear reasons were provided for the removals of S. Ravi and K.V. Sharath Chandra.
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In a surprise late-night move, S. Ravi, who headed State Intelligence in Karnataka, was shunted out and replaced by Labhu Ram, an officer junior to him, on April 28. Mr. Ram is the fourth Intelligence Chief in the three-year tenure of this government led by Siddaramaiah. K.V. Sharath Chandra and Hemanth Nimbalkar held the post before Mr. Ravi, and all three were removed in sudden moves — Mr. Nimbalkar over the stampede during the RCB victory celebrations and the other two with no clear explanations.
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