Families of police personnel raise concern against M’luru top-cop Sudheer Kumar Reddy
Mangaluru: Families of police personnel who have received transfer orders have alleged that despite orders being issued nearly three months ago, they have not been relieved from duty by the city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy.
The family members met Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem, who had arrived for a meeting of western range police officers, and submitted a complaint expressing their dissatisfaction. They urged that the transfer orders be implemented at the earliest.
According to them, several police personnel who have completed around 10 years of service have been issued transfer orders, but the process has not been carried out. They alleged that reasons such as communal tensions and staff shortage are being cited to delay the transfers.
The families pointed out difficulties they are facing, including health issues at home, the need to care for elderly family members, and problems related to their children’s school and college admissions. They demanded justice and warned that they may be forced to protest if the issue is not resolved.
Responding to the matter, DGP Dr. M.A. Saleem said that many police personnel from North Karnataka and their families have submitted requests seeking transfers. He said the issue has been discussed in detail during a review meeting and assured that necessary steps would be taken in phases.
Meanwhile, City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy clarified that government rules are preventing the immediate relief of transferred constables.
In a statement, he said that out of 801 sanctioned posts in the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate, only 685 personnel are currently working, leaving 116 posts vacant, which is 14.4 percent. If 63 civil police constables who have been transferred are relieved, the vacancy would rise to 22.1 percent, exceeding the permitted 15 percent limit. Hence, they cannot be relieved at present as per government norms.
He further said that the public expects police to manage traffic, law and order, crime prevention, investigation, and beat duties, and added that the city remains peaceful with public cooperation.
The commissioner also noted that some personnel have even given up promotions to obtain inter-district transfers. He acknowledged the concerns of constables and their families, stating that while their welfare is important, maintaining law and order in the city is equally necessary. He added that during his tenure, no constable’s earned leave application has been rejected.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
