Mallika Garg takes charge as Prakasam SP

She is only the second woman to assume the duties of an SP in the district. Charu Sinha was the first to do so when she took charge in 2003.

Published: 16th July 2021 08:20 AM  |   Last Updated: 16th July 2021 08:20 AM   |  A+A-

Prakasam SP Mallika Garg addressing the media

Prakasam SP Mallika Garg addressing the media. (Photo | YouTube screengrab)

By Express News Service

ONGOLE: Mallika Garg, 2015-batch IPS officer, assumed charge as the new SP of Prakasam on Thursday. She is the second woman to assume the duties of SP in the district after SP Charu Sinha (in 2003). Addressing mediapersons after taking over, the new SP said that she is happy to be the Prakasam SP and extended her gratitude to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and DGP Gautam Sawang for giving her the opportunity. She urged all to work together as a team. Garg said that she would accord top priority to the safety and security of women, empowerment of women, reduce traffic problems, and take measures to check illegal transportation of ganja and liquor and sand. 


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