Bagchi takes over as Vizag police commissioner, recalls his honeymoon connection with city

VISAKHAPATNAM: Shankha Brata Bagchi assumed office as the Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner on Monday, promising to uphold a corruption-free policing system.

Speaking to media persons, Commissioner Bagchi emphasised the importance of public service, urging police officials to treat everyone who visits the police station with respect and to avoid any misbehaviour with the public. He warned that any involvement in corruption would result in strict action, affirming a zero-tolerance policy.

Bagchi highlighted the transformation in Vizag, noting that the city was once a hub for cannabis-related crimes. He praised the police for their efforts in effectively controlling the situation and stressed the need to prevent the influx of cannabis and other drugs from neighbouring states.

The Commissioner expressed his gratitude to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for the opportunity to serve as Vizag's Police Commissioner. He also shared a personal anecdote, recalling his earlier association with Visakhapatnam. He mentioned that after his marriage, he had planned to honeymoon in Switzerland but opted for Vizag due to financial constraints, promising his wife a destination that offered both hill stations and the sea.