R Nishanthini is the first woman to become Kochi city police commissioner
Nishanthini said that there is no male-female difference among police officers. She said that her experience so far has been that she is the same as her male counterparts. I would try my best with the help of my team to satisfy that expectation,” said Nishanthini. She said that she will strive to address Kochi’s traffic concerns with the support of public. When asked about an SI being arrested for stealing drugs even as the police are trying to fight drugs, she said that she would study the matter and respond. She said that Kochi is a place that she is very familiar with and aims to ensure continuity of the good work that the city police have been doing.
She is the first woman to hold the post. “However, from the perspective of the people, especially women and children, there would be more trust and confidence. At the same time, there would be expectations as well. She also refused to comment on questions about the Cheranelloor issue and disciplinary action against cops. Nishanthini has held the post of Kochi DCP in the past.
Kochi : R Nishanthini took over as Kochi city police commissioner on Thursday.
A 2008 IPS batch officer of the Kerala cadre, she was holding the post of IG, South Zone, when she was transferred to Kochi in place of Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar following the controversy over the Cheranelloor accident case.