The post was lying vacant ever since the transfer of Pratap Reddy in March this year, police sources said. Police commissioner R Hitendra was the interim in charge so far. Amrit Paul belongs to the 1995 IPS batch.
A guard of honour was arranged to welcome Amrit Paul at the office of the IGP at Pandeshwar. City Police Commissioner R Hitendra, Superintendent of Police Sharanappa S D and other officials were present.
Amrit Paul said that priority would be given to maintain peace in his jurisdiction and he would work for the betterment of the coastal districts.