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The 46th batch of Probationary Police Sub-Inspectors (Civil), comprising 327 PSIs, including 237 male and 90 female, passed out from the Karnataka Police Academy (KPA) this morning. Of them, 143 are graduates, 1 BDS graduate, 56 post-graduates and 127 engineering graduates.

Speaking after receiving the Guard of Honour at the KPA Grounds, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that creating a drug-free Karnataka should be the prime focus of the Police Department to protect the youth from falling prey to narcotic substances.

"Inspectors and Sub Inspectors working in various...