Praveen Sood is the Director General of Police (DGP) of Karnataka, appointed in 2024. With an IPS career spanning over three decades, Sood has held key positions within the state police, showcasing his remarkable leadership and commitment to public safety. An officer of the 1986 batch, he has been instrumental in bringing reforms to Karnataka’s police force, ensuring the effective implementation of security measures across the state.
His efforts have focused on technological integration in policing, introducing digital platforms for crime management, and enhancing the state’s traffic control systems. Praveen Sood has also prioritized improving the welfare of officers and has been a vocal advocate for modernizing police infrastructure to keep up with the evolving needs of law enforcement.