Vigilantism in the district will not be tolerated: ADGP warns

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August 7, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 7: Giving a clear and stern message to culprits in the background of increased cattle thefts in the twin districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) M N Reddy said that vigilantism of any kind would not be tolerated by the police department.

Interacting with the media after reviewing the law and order situation in the twin districts here on Wednesday, he said that no group of persons should take the law into their hands. “Strict instructions have been given to police officials in this regard, and strictest action will be taken against offenders. Vigilantism also amounts to dacoity and rioting, and hence will not be tolerated. Preventive action has been organised in and around the region. Law will follow its due course,” he said, adding that citizens need not have apprehension over such thefts.

He said that to improve the law and order situation and curb the number of crimes in the district, patrolling system has been organised in the Western Range, especially around Mangalore. Check-points will be set up wherever it is necessary to check illegal cattle trafficking, he said.

He clarified that the police force or the department was under no pressure from any authority or group.

Speaking on the growing number of underworld activities, he said that the police force was involved in collecting information on rowdy-sheeters. The police officials have been stressed to take apt legal action on rowdies, and make sure that rowdy activities are curbed, he said.

Shortage of staff is a permanent problem

With regard to vacancies in the police force, he said that there were about 18,000 posts vacant in the police department. In 2-3 years, the situation of vacancies will improve. No police force will ever be sufficient, and if new police stations are set up, necessary requirement will be filled, he said.

Addressing other issues, he said that the department will have to continually educate the personnel on Juvenile Justice Act. “We will have to work professionally to avoid problematic situations, atleast reduce their intensity. Public has to be constantly in touch with the force. We are going to take a serious look on regular beats henceforth, through which the police can be in constant touch with the public. It is a challenge for us as there is shortage of force,” he said.

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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