DGP Pratap Reddy requests for VRS

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Two months ahead of his retirement, the Director General of Police CH Pratap Reddy, who is currently heading the Internal Security Division in the state, has applied for voluntary retirement (VRS) citing personal reasons.

The move is being seen as a significant development in the Karnataka Police Department.

The senior IPS officer was due to retire at the end of May this year.

According to sources, he was upset over some developments in the department. A B-Tech graduate and 1991 batch officer, Reddy was known for his technical skills and expertise in cyber security.

He served in many important positions, including as Director and advisor on cyber security at the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM, Additional Director General of Police (law and order), and Bengaluru city police commissioner.

Reddy also served in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and was awarded the Chief Minister’s Medal for Meritorious Service in 1994 and President’s Medal for distinguished service.