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MANGALURU: He is no stranger to poll exigencies. He has served as SP in Dharwad , CID, Mysuru, Kolar, and on deputation to National Police Academy . On promotion, he served as DIGP (recruitment) and two stints as director, Karnataka Police Academy , including his last posting and also as IGP of Southern Range. "Challenges are good," he asserted.Barring a term as district police chief of neighbouring Chikkamagaluru when the Menasinahadya encounter with naxalites took place in July 2007, Vipul has not served in this part of the state before. A firm believer in man management and direct interaction with stakeholders, a move that allows him to understand them better, Vipul said every posting in the police department is an opportunity to learn..