Udupi : Dr. G. M. Boralingaiah took over as the superintendent of police of Udupi district from additional superintendent of police Venkateshappa on Jan 27 Friday.

Dr. Boralingaiah hails from Madanayakanahalli in Maddur in Mandya had pursued his MBBS degree from Mysore Medical College.

He has been served as the assistant superintendent of police in Tiptur sub division in Gulbarga district as an IPS officer from the 2008 batch.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that he will give importance for the development of Naxal-infested zones and to the communal problems in the district.