Increase representation of women in police force, says Bengaluru police commissioner

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh. | Photo credit: File photo

Increasing the representation of women in the police force and making gender-sensitive training a continuous process are essential to building a more inclusive and citizen-friendly police system, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said on Tuesday (October 27).

“Embrace the different freedoms of everyone and sensitize staff accordingly. The key solution is to increase the number of staff,” Mr Singh said while addressing the inaugural session of the Joint Round Table Conference on Strengthening Gender Training for Police Institutions in India: Innovations and Lessons Learned.

The conference was organized by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, and the Karnataka State Police at the Traffic Management Center on Infantry Road. The event brought together police officials and training experts from six states, together with representatives of the Bavarian State Police, to discuss gender-sensitive policing and police training reforms.

Mr. Singh said around 20,000 Bengaluru police personnel, from constables to inspectors, had undergone training during the past year, acknowledging the contribution of the NLSIU. He emphasized the importance of refresher programs to ensure that gender sensitivity is reflected in everyday police practice.

Karnataka Director General and Inspector General of Police MA Saleem in his keynote address emphasized the importance of research, institutional collaboration and ongoing training in improving police practice. He emphasized the need to sensitize police personnel to the marginalization experienced by women and children.

Published – 27 Oct 2026 21:44 IST