Mangaluru: K G Jagadeesh assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, on Monday.

In-Charge DC and ZP CEO P I Shreevighya handed over the duty to the new DC.

K G Jagadeesh will replace A B Ibrahim, who served as DC for past two and half years in the district.

Previously Dr K G Jagadeesh served as the Manager of Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation.

A B Ibrahim has been transferred as the Director of Transport Corporation and Road Safety.