Bengaluru: The Karnataka police personnel are sporting a new headgear -- a peak cap that was launched by the government on Tuesday. This will be worn by police constables and police head constables across all categories of policing. The personnel have worn many caps in their about two centuries of history but their commitment to public safety has remained steadfast throughout.

DH gives a lowdown on the many colourful and crowning glories that Karnataka police personnel have donned.

Tracing the history

Era of the Maharajas:

During the era of the Maharajas of Mysore (year not known), when a policing system under \"Kandachara\" or \"Hukumnama\" was established, the constabulary donned a khaki shirt, half-trousers (shorts) and coloured, often red and blue striped, turbans.

British Influen

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