Udupi: Nisha James, on Saturday took over the charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udupi district from Laxman Nimbargi, who was transferred in an order from Government Secretariat on Thursday along with 30 other IPS officers from across the state.

She was accorded a guard of honor after reaching the SP’s office, where Laxman Nimbargi welcomed her, and later handed over the charge.

Nisha is an 2012 batch IPS officer and was serving as the commander of KSRP 4th battalion in Bengaluru.

Laxman Nimbargi has been transferred as the SP wireless, Bengaluru.

In a media briefing shortly after taking charge, Nisha said that maintaining law and order in the district will be her priority and strict actions will be initiated against illegal activities, communal and rowdy elements,

She also spoke about her plans to continue the programs initiated by her predecessor Laxman Nimbargi including the phone-in program.

She also sought public co-operation in implementing women safety in the district for which she plans to organise special programs for the women community.

ASP Kumarachandra, Karkala DySP Krishnamurthy and other officers were present.

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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.

Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.

“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”

Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”

The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”